Scientists develop immune-independent bacterial cancer therapy
A research team led by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology developed a bacterial cancer therapy called AUN that is not dependent on the immune system. This approach uses two bacteria, Proteus mirabilis (A-gyo) and Rhodopseudomonas palustris (UN-gyo) which act in harmony to destroy cancer cells. AUN targets cancer cells, reshapes itself within tumours and avoids harmful side effects.