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Scientists Discover “Kill Switch that could destroy any kind of cancer


Cancer remains one of the most challenging diseases of our time, claiming millions of lives each year despite advancements in treatment. However, a

The Discovery: UC Davis associate professor Jogender Tushir-Singh and his team have identified a specific epitope on the Fas receptor that can reliably initiate this process in cancer cells. Safety Assessments: Ensuring that therapies targeting the Fas receptor don’t harm healthy tissues is a critical step before human trials. Cancer remains a formidable adversary, but discoveries like the Fas receptor’s potential to act as a universal “kill switch” bring renewed hope to millions of patients and their families.

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