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New Immunotherapy Breakthrough

A therapy that liberates the immune system to attack cancer cells drove Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) into complete or partial remission in fully 87 percent of…
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How Immunotherapy Is Helping The Fight Against Cancer

The emerging science of immunotherapyis helping in the fight against cancer. Science writer for the blog Biotech Strategy, PieterDroppert, and medical…
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Researchers Tease Out Glitches In Immune System's Self-Recognition

FAST FACTS:· In order to distinguish self from other, the immune system processes proteins from inside and outside the body in different ways.· A new…

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