SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 6, 2026Nautilus

A One-Two Punch: New Drug Overfeeds—Then Starves—Cancer Cells

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A new cancer drug developed by University of Texas biochemists delivers a two-step attack: it first forces cancer cells to burn through their glucose at an accelerated rate, then blocks their ability to use fatty acids as a backup energy source. This chemical approach works similarly to existing cancer treatments but is smaller, easier to make, and can target proteins inside cells, not just on their surface.

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