This bacteria ‘melts’ head and neck cancer cells

Fusobacterium, which is commonly found in our mouths, could become the foundation of a future treatment for head and neck cancers. — Filepic

A common type of bacteria has been found to make certain cancers “melt”, scientists in the United Kingdom have discovered.

The researchers said that they were “brutally surprised” to find that Fusobacterium – a bacteria commonly found in the mouth – appears to have the ability to kill certain cancers.