T Cells
2 articles
Health & Medicine
Three Ways Immunotherapy Fights Cancer: Brakes, Engineered Cells, and Training
Immunotherapy employs three primary strategies to combat cancer: immune checkpoint inhibitors that release T-cell brakes, CAR T-cell therapy using engineered cells, and cancer vaccines that train the immune system. Understanding these distinct mechanisms is crucial for informed patient-doctor discussions.
Maria Flores·November 5, 2026
Cosmos & Physics
Gut Bacteria Enhance Cancer Therapy by Reprogramming T Cells
In a groundbreaking discovery, the presence of Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB), a common gut bacterium, dictates whether anti-PD-1 immunotherapy successfully shrinks melanoma tumors.
Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 18, 2026