By coating their surfaces with proteins, cancer cells effectively disguise themselves, making it challenging for the immune system to recognize them as threats.

Faller expresses a deep fascination with ribosomes, emphasizing their ancient and fundamental role in the evolution of life and their essential function in all living cells.

The Netherlands Cancer Institute, a prominent cancer research center, employs around 750 researchers from 45 countries, contributing significantly to the field.

This pivotal study received funding from notable organizations, including the NWO Dutch Research Council, The Mark Foundation, and KWF Dutch Cancer Society.

This research challenges the long-held belief that all ribosomes function identically, revealing that cancer cells can manipulate ribosomes to enhance their ability to mask their presence.

Researcher Liam Faller highlights that understanding the manipulation of ribosomes by cancer cells could pave the way for innovative cancer therapies.

Scientists from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding how cancer cells evade detection by the immune system, as detailed in a recent publication in the journal Cell.

Despite advancements in making cancer cells more visible to the immune system, Faller notes that many patients still do not respond to treatments or develop resistance.