SINGLE INJECTION TRANSFORMS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM INTO A CANCER-KILLING MACHINE

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An Australian team has discovered a way to transform normal T cells into supersoldiers in the body. The treatment helped four people with stubborn blood cancer go into remission for up to five months. The trial marks a step towards the next revolution in CAR T therapy. CAR T cells are usually made outside the body, and making them is costly for both the body and wallet. The durability of the new therapy, its longevity, and immune side effects still need to be studied, but the trials highlight the promise of a one-and-done therapy for deadly blood cancers.