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Gene circuit switches inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack
Read more: Gene circuit switches inside cancer cells, triggers immune attackResearchers at MIT have developed a synthetic gene circuit that triggers the body’s immune system to attack cancers when it detects signs of the disease. The circuit, which will only activate a therapeutic response when it detects two specific cancer markers, is described in a paper published today in the journal Cell. Immunotherapy is widely…
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New technique scours the genome for genes that combat disease
Read more: New technique scours the genome for genes that combat diseaseBiological engineers identify genes that protect against protein linked to Parkinson's disease. Using a modified version of the CRISPR genome-editing system, MIT researchers have developed a new way to screen for genes that protect against specific diseases. CRISPR is normally used to edit or delete genes from living cells. However, the MIT team adapted it…
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Two CSB Alums have been named as Pew-Stewart Scholars!
Read more: Two CSB Alums have been named as Pew-Stewart Scholars!CSB Alums Prof. Sabrina Spencer and Prof. Charles Lin have been named as Pew-Stewart Scholars! The Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research is a national initiative designed to support promising early career scientists whose research will accelerate discovery and advance progress to a cure for cancer Congratulations to both! …
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