Date Time Researchers unveil new time machine technique to measure cells Using a new single-cell technique, WEHI researchers have uncovered a way to understand the programming behind how stem cells make particular cell types. L-R: Dr Shalin Naik, Mr Luyi Tian, Dr Tom Weber and Ms Sara Tomei The research uncovered 30 new genes that program stem cells to make the dendritic cells that kick-start the immune response. By uncovering this process, the researchers hope they will be able to find new immunotherapy treatments for cancer, and plan to expand this technique in other areas such as discovering new drug targets in tumour initiation.