Let's start 2025 with a post that makes us look at something that will be a revolution...it's good to start the new year with a dream.
Tumor reversion, the process of reprogramming cancer cells into normal-like cells, is emerging as a transformative approach to cancer therapy, offering a less toxic alternative to traditional treatments.
Recent breakthroughs include a 2024 study from KAIST, where researchers identified molecular switches to revert colon cancer cells through digital twin modeling, and findings from St. Jude’s Research Hospital, showing protein removal can reverse malignant cell identity in aggressive tumors like rhabdoid cancers.
Despite promising results, challenges remain, including decoding complex molecular pathways, modulating the tumor microenvironment, and scaling therapies for clinical use. Advanced tools like CRISPR, multi-omics, and AI are accelerating progress.
The potential is enormous, and AI can really help with its ability to find patterns and analyze huge amounts of data!
What we are up against: Know the Beast