KAIST researchers develop technology to transform colon cancer cells into normal cells

Researchers at KAIST have developed a new technology that can transform colon cancer cells into normal-like cells. This method, led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho, uses computer modeling to identify molecular switches that revert cancer cells instead of destroying them. Traditional cancer treatments often cause severe side effects and recurrence. The new approach aims to address these issues by targeting the root causes of cancer development, potentially leading to therapies with fewer side effects. The researchers believe this technology could be applied to other types of cancer as well. They plan to use similar modeling techniques to identify molecular switches in different cancer gene networks.