Cancer-fighting immune cells could soon be engineered inside our bodies

Nature·May 27

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Researchers are exploring a new approach to cancer treatment that involves engineering immune cells inside the body to fight cancer. Trials have shown promise, with some studies indicating that these engineered cells can eliminate tumors in mice. The specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness in humans are still being studied, with various institutions reporting on different aspects of the research.

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