Scientists discover new weapon in the fight against skin cancer
Source: The Brighter Side of News, February 2025
Scientists attribute this rise partly to increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning beds. Unlike most cancers, which predominantly affect older individuals, melanoma is also common in people under 30. Despite significant progress in treatment, many patients experience resistance to available therapies, making new approaches crucial.
A team at The Wistar Institute’s Melanoma Research Center, led by Dr. Jessie Villanueva, has identified a promising strategy for attacking melanoma resistant to standard treatments.
Their study, published in Science Translational Medicine, explores how inhibiting the gene S6K2 could enhance treatment for patients whose tumors no longer respond to current therapies.