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UBC Cultivates Tumors in Eggs for Targeted Cancer Treatment

4/1/2025

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have pioneered a groundbreaking method to tailor cancer treatments for young patients by cultivating their tumors in chicken eggs. This innovative fusion of proteomics and genomics enables swift identification of effective drugs. Early trials with sertraline have shown encouraging results, paving the way for more targeted therapies.

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have pioneered a groundbreaking method to tailor cancer treatments for young patients by cultivating their tumors in chicken eggs. This innovative fusion of proteomics and genomics enables swift identification of effective drugs. Early trials with sertraline have shown encouraging results, paving the way for more targeted therapies.