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immunology
Coverage of immunology in the Nexus archive.
- Cancer’s favorite escape trick may actually make it easier to kill
Scientists discovered that cancer cells shutting down MHC I molecules to evade killer T cells may instead become vulnerable to CD4+ helper T cells, challenging a long-held immunology belief. This finding suggests a new approach for immune system-based cancer treatments.
- Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System
Scientists are using new technologies to study the immune system at the nanoscale level. Immunologist Daniel Davis presented these advancements at WIRED Health, highlighting breakthroughs in understanding immune system functions.