Could octopuses be the answer to cancer treatment?

When we think about scientific breakthroughs, we might not realize they often spring from the most unlikely sources. Just consider how penicillin was discovered by chance; or how Velcro was created after a close look at plant burrs. Even some cancer treatments we have today tap into the unique properties of sea sponges!

Recent studies suggest that two octopus species might offer exciting new possibilities for battling cancer.

Octopuses: A cephalopod treasure chest

The specific octopuses that are sparking interest in this field are the Australian southern sand octopus and the well-known common octopus—so you might recognize them from Netflix’s touching docuseries, “My Octopus Teacher.”

Research has revealed that the compounds found in their ink appear to effectively eliminate harmful bacteria and combat tumors.

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