MIT researchers have discovered that the cancer drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), used for decades, works differently than previously thought. Instead of mainly targeting DNA, it disrupts RNA production in cancer cells. This new understanding could lead to better treatment strategies, especially for cancers like those of the gastrointestinal tract.
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