Let’s start from the beginning: our cells run on code. They’re governed by a set of biological instructions that keep them functioning, repairing, and cooperating with the body. This system works for years — decades, even. Every cell is expected to follow protocol, and when damage occurs, the body is supposed to repair or eliminate it.

But sometimes, that doesn’t happen.

Some cells get neglected. They slip through the cracks — not repaired in time, or simply forgotten by the system. Why would the body allow that? A lot of factors come into play, but the root cause often stems from external stressors — radiation, pollution, repeated damage from smoking, alcohol, or chronic inflammation. These weaken the repair systems.

Eventually, those neglected cells begin to act erratically. They lose the biological “software” that once kept them in line. They no longer respond to the immune system’s governance. They begin to divide uncontrollably, disrupt surrounding tissue, and hijack resources.

And you might ask — why doesn’t the body fight back?

Because these rogue cells still look like us. They carry our genetic signature. The immune system is trained not to attack its own. If it did, we’d be dealing with autoimmune collapse. Our biology wasn’t designed to cannibalize itself.

This is where AI could come in.

If we could learn to communicate in the cell’s language — the biochemical code it uses — we might be able to overwrite its corrupted software. Like a walkie-talkie system between cells: constantly checking in, verifying that every cell is still following protocol, and flagging any that go rogue.

That’s what white blood cells do already — monitor, respond, eliminate threats.

But cancer cells disguise themselves too well.

To the immune system, they don’t look like enemies.

They look like old friends… just slightly off.