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Aug 3, 2016

Universal cancer vaccine on horizon after genetic breakthrough

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, genetics, particle physics

A universal cancer vaccine is on the horizon after scientists discovered how to rewire immune cells to fight any type of disease.

The potential new therapy involves injecting tiny particles of genetic code into the body which travel to the immune cells and teach them to recognise specific cancers.

Although scientists have shown previously that is it is possible to engineer immune cells outside the body so they can spot cancer it is the first time it has happened inside cells.

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  1. jean says:

    I can’t wait for this to become a reality.