Scientists just found a way to fight lung cancer and muscle wasting at the same time

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

A new nanoparticle therapy reduced lung tumors in mice while also targeting cachexia, the severe muscle wasting that can accompany cancer.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:11:21 UTC.

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