Researchers found that a gut bacterium from amphibians and reptiles (Ewingella americana) completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single dose, by selectively colonizing tumors and activating strong immune responses. The discovery highlights a promising new direction for bacteria-based cancer therapies, though it is still preclinical. #The Cancer Care Collective #Gut Health #Science is awesome 🧬🦾🚀🤯 https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-gut-bacteria-amphibians-reptiles-tumor.html#google

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Researchers found that a gut bacterium from amphibians and reptiles (Ewingella americana) completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single dose, by selectively colonizing tumors and activating strong immune responses. The discovery highlights a promising new direction for bacteria-based cancer therapies, though it is still preclinical.

#The Cancer Care Collective 
#Gut Health 
#Science is awesome 🧬🦾🚀🤯 

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Gut bacteria from amphibians and reptiles achieve complete tumor elimination in preclinical model

A research team of Prof. Eijiro Miyako at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has discovered that the bacterium Ewingella americana, isolated from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs (Dryophytes japonicus), possesses remarkably potent anticancer activity. This research has been published in the international journal Gut Microbes.