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Scientists have cracked the code to transform natural killer cells into powerful cancer fighters that can penetrate and destroy solid tumors. The breakthrough could make effective cancer treatment available off the shelf to millions of patients.
Scientists at McGill University have discovered how to dramatically boost natural killer cells to attack aggressive cancers that resist standard treatments. The breakthrough could offer hope to patients with limited options while avoiding the risks of permanent genetic modification.
Australian researchers discovered a genetic "off switch" that makes immune cells far more sensitive to the body's natural cancer-fighting signals. The breakthrough could lead to safer, more effective cancer treatments that harness what's already inside us.
Researchers have discovered how to boost Natural Killer immune cells to target HIV hiding in the body, potentially freeing millions from daily medications. The breakthrough could lead to clinical trials within two years.