Researchers Discover Pancreatic Cancer's Genetic Evasion Mechanism

Scientists at NYU Langone Health and Perlmutter Cancer Center have identified how pancreatic cancer cells continuously alter their genetic composition, enabling them to become more aggressive, spread, and resist current therapies. Laboratory experiments showed that blocking a specific gene could reverse some of these dangerous changes. This discovery suggests a novel approach to combat this highly lethal cancer and explains its ability to evade the immune system.