Scientists found a bacterium in the gut of a Japanese tree frog that eliminated colorectal tumors in 100% of treated mice with a single intravenous dose, outperforming standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The results are preclinical, published in Gut Microbes, and human trials are the next step.

Scientists found a bacterium in the gut of a Japanese tree frog that eliminated colorectal tumors in 100% of treated mice with a single intravenous dose, outperforming standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The results are preclinical, published in Gut Microbes, and human trials are the next step.