CAR-T cell therapy involves taking a patient’s immune cells (T cells), and engineering them in a laboratory to produce a special structure called a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR). This structure enables the T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells.
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Science Series #19: Switchable CAR-T cells therapy
CAR-T cell therapy involves taking a patient’s immune cells (T cells), and engineering them in a laboratory to produce a special structure called a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR). This structure enables the T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Read More...Social Science Serie #12: The role of nutrition in cancer prevention
While some risk factors are beyond our control, such as genetic makeup and age, adopting a healthy lifestyle and making informed dietary choices can significantly contribute to preventing the onset of cancer.
Read More...Science Series #18: Understanding cancer stem cells
Stem cells are the body’s master cells. They can differentiate into specialized cell types with specific functions, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells, depending on their environment and the signals they receive.
Read More...Social Science Series #11: The impact of poverty on cancer prevention and access to care
Living in a low-resource context can have a significant negative impact on health outcomes, according to recent research. Individuals living in areas with lower income, education, employment, and housing quality have been found to have lower survival rates when diagnosed with cancer.
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