Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Breakthrough Virus Therapy Shrinks Tumors in Cancer Trial

1/19/2025

40 5

Summary

Story summary

In Nanning, China, researchers are making strides in cancer treatment with an innovative oncolytic virus therapy using a modified Newcastle disease virus. In a groundbreaking initial trial involving 23 patients, most showed significant tumor shrinkage. Excitingly, further clinical trials are on the horizon to unlock its full potential as a powerful anti-tumor weapon.

1 of 1

Story summary

In Nanning, China, researchers are making strides in cancer treatment with an innovative oncolytic virus therapy using a modified Newcastle disease virus. In a groundbreaking initial trial involving 23 patients, most showed significant tumor shrinkage. Excitingly, further clinical trials are on the horizon to unlock its full potential as a powerful anti-tumor weapon.