Researchers at MIT and Harvard have developed CAR-NK cells—a type of immune cell engineered to be 'invisible' to the body's natural defenses—that can effectively target and destroy cancer cells without provoking dangerous immune reactions, showing potential as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.
At MIT's Aging Brain Initiative symposium, experts highlighted breakthroughs in understanding the role of the immune system in brain aging, opening doors to novel treatments for neurological conditions.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered a potentially groundbreaking discovery linking a protein from immune cells, RELMy, to cardiac damage after heart attacks. The study highlights the protein's role in disrupting heart rhythm and suggests that blocking it could improve patient survival.
Recent research from Purdue University points to brain fat as a significant factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a new direction in combating the condition.
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