Scientists at Auburn University have made an important discovery that could improve cancer treatments. Just like a coach places players in the best spots on a football field, researchers found that carefully positioning protein molecules can make them more effective in delivering cancer therapies. By attaching these proteins at specific points on a structure that targets cancer cells, the team was able to increase the proteins' effectiveness by up to four times. This approach could lead to treatments that are stronger, more focused, and better equipped to target cancer cells directly. Auburn’s biophysicists are advancing this research to create better tools in the fight against cancer.