Cancer! The dreaded C-word that paralyzes and terrifies all who hear it! It seems there is always a new treatment on the horizon but never good enough to make a difference.
Now, a new study is coming along that may just change that. The research, led by engineering and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, shows how engineered immune cells used in new cancer therapies can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient s own immune system to fight off tumors without the use of chemicals or radiation.
The new treatment makes use of T cells, a type of white blood cell, and cytotoxic T cells, cells that act like soldiers who seek out and destroy invader cells. It is a type of immunotherapy.
A groundbreaking study led by engineering and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how engineered immune cells used in new cancer therapies can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors.
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A groundbreaking study led by engineering and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how engineered immune cells used in new cancer therapies can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient’s own immune system to fight tumors. The research could improve cancer therapies in the future for millions of people worldwide.
The research is published in Nature Communications, a peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal published by Nature Research.
Instead of using chemicals or radiation, immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the patient’s immune system fight cancer. T cells are a type of white blood cell that are of key importance to the immune system. Cytotoxic T cells are like soldiers who search out and destroy the targeted invader cells.
Finalists announced for Great American Think-Off in New York Mills
This year, the four finalists received a prize $500 will debate the topic: Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules?” on Saturday, June 12, at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.
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New York Mills Cultural Center s 28th annual Great American Think-Off (Submitted photo)
An annual New York Mills tradition is back for its 28th year. The Great American Think-Off invites several finalists from their essay contest to compete in a civil disagreement between different ideas.
This year, the four finalists received a prize $500 and will debate the topic: Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules?” on Saturday, June 12 at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Two finalists will debate for one side of the argument, while the other two will debate for the other side.
Researchers Find First-Ever Galaxy Observed in a ‘Blow-Away’ State
Study could give more insight into Universe s early stages. Blow-away state believed to be caused by many supernovas, or dying stars, exploding in a short period of time.
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A new study led by University of Minnesota astrophysicists shows that high-energy light from small galaxies may have played a key role in the early evolution of the Universe.
The research gives insight into how the Universe became reionized, a problem that astronomers have been trying to solve for years.
The research is published in
The Astrophysical Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific journal of astrophysics and astronomy.