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New method turns tumour-supporting cells into killers
Jerusalem, April 11: An international team of researchers from Israel, the US, and China has developed a genetic method to reprogramme a type of immune cell, turning them from cancer promoters to inhibitors.
Scientists develop method to expose cancer cells to immune system
New Delhi, March 28: An international research group has developed a new method to help the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells by leading them to expose themselves.
Human body's protein recycling system fights bacteria like antibiotics: Study
Jerusalem, March 6: Israeli researchers have discovered a surprising immune defense role of the proteasome, a cellular structure known for degrading and recycling proteins.
Scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies
Jerusalem, March 2: Challenging conventional medical wisdom, Israeli scientists found that scar tissue formation in the heart occurs through two distinct mechanisms. This discovery could lead to new and more targeted therapeutic approaches for heart disease.