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The Immune System – News and Features

A needle enters a cell, illustrating cell therapy.
News

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.
Cancer cells.
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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.”
The marrow-on-a-chip system, held in a researcher's hands.
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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.
A SARS-CoV-2 virion, with different spike proteins on its surface visible.
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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.
Algae on water.
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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.
Several cells, with molecules visible within them.
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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.
New visualisation of the Covid-19 virus.
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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.
Illustration of Salmonella bacteria, a prokaryote with flagella, under magnification.
Article

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.
Colorful COVID-19 viruses
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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.
A hospital bed with a drug drip stand, a monitor and a stethoscope.
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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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