8/20/2026
Vital Signs

Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tiny drug factories for pancreatic cancer

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tiny drug factories for pancreatic cancer
Engineered probiotic bacteria were able to infiltrate pancreatic tumors, stimulate cancer-fighting immune cells, and slow tumor growth in animal studies. Even more strikingly, the treatment worked better when combined with chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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