The Immune System – News and Features

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Study Paves Way for Off-the-Shelf Cancer CAR T-Cell Therapy
New research could make it possible to use off-the-shelf CAR T cells provided by donors for cancer therapy.

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Pre-Operative Radiotherapy May Hamper Breast Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers found that radiotherapy may reduce immune cells in the tumor-immune microenvironment, potentially impacting immunotherapy success. The study challenges the assumption that radiotherapy turns “cold” tumors “hot.”

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Engineered Marrow-on-a-Chip Successfully Emulates Human Bone Marrow
A platform that emulates human marrow's native environment has helped researchers to recreate human marrow's complexity.

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Reverse Scanning Offers Faster Approach for Identifying New Virus Variants
A new reverse mutational scanning approach can detect viral mutations responsible for immune evasion in new virus variants.

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How Chlorella Could Become the Next Big Superfood
Chlorella vulgaris, a protein-rich microalga, offers a sustainable solution to food security challenges. It requires minimal resources to grow, provides essential nutrients and supports environmental sustainability.

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Engineered Protein Enables Remote Control of Cellular Activity
New tools enable researchers to remotely and non-invasively guide engineered cells around the body to kill cancer or repair damaged tissue.

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Surveillance Model Detects Fast-Spreading SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern
Researchers developed a model that detects SARS-CoV-2 mutations linked to increased transmission, identifying high-risk variants before widespread outbreaks. The study highlights mutations in the spike protein and other viral regions.

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Prokaryotic Cells: Definition, Structure and Characteristics
Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack membrane-bound structures. This article details the structure of prokaryotic cells and provides examples of prokaryotic organisms.

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White Blood Cell Count May Predict COVID-19 Severity
A new study based on Women’s Health Initiative data suggests that a readily available and inexpensive clinical marker of inflammation could be key in predicting debilitating COVID outcomes in postmenopausal women.

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Treatment Boosts Cure Rate for Most Common Form of Breast Cancer in Trial
Adding an immunotherapy drug to the chemotherapy that patients receive ahead of surgery can dramatically improve breast cancer cure rates.
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