Scientists Discover DNA Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Cure

Jul 15, 2024, 07:40 AM

Scientists have made a significant DNA discovery that could pave the way for a pancreatic cancer cure. Researchers have identified how pancreatic cancer switches off a 'tumor suppressor' gene, a breakthrough that brings new hope for treatment. Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect due to the pancreas's deep location in the abdominal cavity, which varies from person to person. A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach demonstrated by researchers at Weizmann Science could improve detection. This discovery is crucial as it identifies a gene that allows the disease to spread, potentially leading to more effective treatments.