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Treating Cancer With Rejection-Resistant “Off-the-Shelf” T Cells
Researchers are developing ready-to-use, off-the-shelf therapeutic T cells. The cells, which are manufactured from healthy donors, are expanded and well-characterized and have shown to be effective at killing cancer cells.
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Activating Immune-Boosting Protein “STING” as a Cancer Treatment Strategy
Scientists have discovered a molecule that can activate a natural immune-boosting protein called STING (STimulator of INterferon Genes). The STING protein is known for its strong antitumor properties.
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Bacteria Could Aid Cleanup of Dioxin-Contaminated Sites
Bacteria that can help defuse highly toxic dioxin in sediments in the Passaic River – a Superfund hazardous waste site – could eventually aid cleanup efforts at other dioxin-contaminated sites around the world.
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Ingesting Plastics May Release Harmful Chemicals in Seabirds' Stomachs
A recent study has found that plastic ingested by seabirds could release potentially toxic chemicals in their stomachs. The findings highlight that plastic waste in the sea not only poses physical risks for seabirds, but could also have toxic effects.
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Leading-edge Technology Unmasks Protein Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Two cryo-EM studies pave the way for possible drugs to treat neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions.
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Brain Remapping Dysfunction Causes Spatial Memory Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease
A step towards a treatment of wandering behaviours in dementia patients.
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Top Coma Experts Seek to Improve Patient Outcomes
Leading coma experts have created an ambitious plan to help doctors better care for comatose patients.
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Application To Release 750 Million Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Approved
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) approved the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered mosquitoes.
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Ancient Genes Protect Algae in Extreme Environments
New research has shown how an ancient gene family helps to protect algae in extremely cold environments.
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Biomedical Research Could Be Missing Key Information by Ignoring Genetic Ancestry
A new study of Black residents of four distinct U.S. cities has revealed variations in genetic ancestry and social status that underscore the inadequacy of using skin color as a proxy for race in research.
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