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Breakthrough in cancer treatment: Korean scientists turn cancer cells into healthy ones

A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has made a remarkable breakthrough in cancer treatment, developing a method to restore cancer cells to their original healthy state. 

The findings, published in the journal Advanced Science, could revolutionize the approach to cancer therapies. Traditional cancer treatments focus on eliminating abnormal cells, which often leads to serious side effects – healthy cells are also damaged in the process. However, a new method by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) allows cancer cells to be “healed” without destroying them. 

Breakthrough treatment method 

The study was conducted on colon cancer cells. Through advanced digital genetic network modeling, the researchers identified key genetic regulators such as MYB, HDAC2 and FOXA2, which are responsible for the process of cell differentiation. By blocking their action, they were able to transform cancer cells into healthy cells lining the intestinal wall. Experiments included tests on digital models, molecular studies and mouse trials that confirmed the effectiveness of the approach. 

New therapy concept 

The researchers also applied their digital model to brain cancer research, uncovering key regulators in the hippocampus area of the mouse brain. The method may find application in the treatment of other cancers, representing a step toward the development of universal cancer therapies. 

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