Scientists Engineer “Tumor-Eating” Bacteria That Devour Cancer From Within

A new strategy uses genetically programmed bacteria to detect when enough of them have gathered inside a tumor – then switch on survival mechanisms at just the right moment. Credit: Shutterstock

By University of WaterlooApril 7, 2026

Researchers are exploring an unconventional cancer treatment that uses engineered bacteria to target the unique, oxygen-free environments inside tumors.

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