Microbes inside tumors reveal new drug targets and resistance mechanisms Researchers highlight how intra-tumoral microbiota shape tumor growth, drug resistance, and treatment response.

https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/microbes-inside-tumors-reveal-new-drug-targets-and-resistance-mechanisms-16760?utm_campaign=DDN_Newsletter_Dose&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8iFdNhKO73Mt-g3-Lfk64yYbw5PluVeXZ5CM1wSfMFl4i8UlEZBHCjUhfZoIX7W1p5yiIJ3XDI2G0u_xhDg30sxzQF5A&_hsmi=405045738&utm_content=405045738&utm_source=hs_email Scientists are uncovering a hidden ecosystem inside cancer itself — the intra-tumoral microbiome. Once dismissed as contamination, these microbes are now recognized as active participants in cancer biology, influencing tumor initiation, progression, and response to treatment. A new review published in Genes & Diseases outlines how these microbial communities could become valuable tools in precision oncology.