"Discovery of a Novel Protein Switch That Halts Colon Cancer Progression"

Researchers at the Australian National University have discovered a way to activate a cancer-blocking protein, Ku70, using medicine, which can clear damaged DNA from the body and prevent cells from becoming cancerous. This breakthrough could lead to new methods for preventing and treating colon cancer, as well as potentially other cancers, by deactivating cancer cells and keeping them in a dormant state. Screening for colon cancer may soon include checking for Ku70 levels, as it has the potential to predict patient outcomes after diagnosis.