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CRISPR-Engineered Bacteria: A Revolutionary New Tool in Cancer Detection

Post author:Health and Medicine
Post published:21 September 2023
Post category:Biotech Cancer
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Scientists have utilized CRISPR technology to engineer bacteria that can detect tumor DNA in living organisms. This method, termed "CATCH", allows bacteria to identify DNA released by colorectal tumors, thriving in the presence of cancerous cells and dying off when none are present.

New Discovery Shows How Gamma Delta T Cells can Recognize – and destroy Cancer

Post author:Health and Medicine
Post published:04 September 2023
Post category:Biotech Cancer
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Gamma delta T cells in the immune system are adept at identifying and eliminating cancer cells. Patients with higher levels of these cells in their tumors generally have better outcomes. Researchers have determined the conditions that enable these T cells to recognize cancer cells.