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Revived Gene Unlocks Breakthrough in Cancer Drug Development
4/14/2025
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- Northeastern University researchers, spearheaded by Jing-Ke Weng, have revived an extinct gene in coyote tobacco, unveiling a groundbreaking cyclic peptide named nanamin. This remarkable find holds the potential to revolutionize drug development for cancer therapies, antibiotics, and pest control, highlighting the power of nature's compounds over synthetic options in the quest for medical advancements.
