Japanese Researchers Discover Bacteria That Eradicates Tumors in Mice
Researchers at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, led by Prof. Eijiro Miyako, have identified a bacterium, Ewingella americana, with significant anticancer potential. This bacterium, isolated from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs, has demonstrated the ability to completely eradicate tumors in mice with a single dose. The study, published in the journal Gut Microbes, highlights the bacterium's dual action of directly killing cancer cells and activating the immune system to attack tumors. The bacterium selectively accumulates in tumor tissues due to the low oxygen environment, immune suppression, and leaky blood vessels typical of tumors, allowing it to effectively target and destroy cancer cells. 
