Name: Open-source cancer research
Uploaded: 2011-10-27T15:24:40Z
Duration: 12 min 30 s
Description: How does cancer know it's cancer? At Jay Bradner's lab, they found a molecule that might hold the answer, JQ1. But instead of patenting it and reaping the profits (as many other labs have done) -- they published their findings and mailed samples to 40 other labs to work on. An inspiring look at the open-source future of medical research.

How does cancer know it's cancer? At Jay Bradner's lab, they found a molecule that might hold the answer, JQ1. But instead of patenting it and reaping the profits (as many other labs have done) -- they published their findings and mailed samples to 40 other labs to work on. An inspiring look at the open-source future of medical research.

Jay Bradner: Open-source cancer research

Open-source cancer research

Unlocking cancer's secrets, a scientist discovers JQ1, a molecule that could reprogram cancer cells to forget they're cancer.

In an unorthodox move, the discovery of JQ1 is shared freely with the world, spurring global collaboration in cancer research.

JQ1's journey from lab to potential lifesaver embodies open-source drug discovery, aiming to hasten treatments for cancer patients.