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A species of bacteria living in the icy waters surrounding Antarctica could hold clues to future cancer treatment, especially for those battling melanoma, scientists say.
Antarctica
Who
scientists, Bill Baker, Candidatus Synoicihabitans palmerolidicus
What
A species of bacteria living in the icy waters surrounding Antarctica could hold clues to future cancer treatment, especially for those battling melanoma, scientists say.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:19:20 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
Antarctica ·
Why
Researchers found a bacterium on marine organisms called ascidians, or sea squirts, that produces a toxic compound killing melanoma cancer cells without harming normal human cells.
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How this affects you
If successfully harnessed, compounds from this Antarctic bacterium could lead to new, more targeted treatments for melanoma, offering hope to patients and advancing drug development with less harmful side effects.
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