Scientists have discovered that a specially engineered strain of skin bacteria can significantly enhance the body’s immune response against melanoma. The treatment, when combined with existing immunotherapy, reportedly shows dramatically improved tumor suppression in laboratory models.
Breakthrough in Bacterial Cancer Therapy
Researchers have developed a novel approach to cancer treatment using an engineered strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis that reportedly enhances the body’s immune response against melanoma, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. The bacterial treatment, designated AIT01, demonstrates significant potential when used alongside existing immunotherapies, sources indicate.