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Interesting new research from MIT: Scientists have reprogrammed the immune system’s natural killer cells to target cancers & autoimmune disorders. The cells can be reprogrammed inside the body. The approach shows promise against conditions caused by dysfunctional T cells news.mit.edu/2026/reprogr...
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Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders
MIT engineers developed lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to program natural killer (NK) cells inside the body. These CAR NK cells could be used to treat T cell cancers or autoimmune disorders cau...