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Can an injectable particle help supercharge your T cells? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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CAR-T cells are a type of immune cell that have proven very effective for treating some types of cancer, yet limitations to their use exist. Biomedical engineering expert Jordan Green at Johns Hopkins says limitations including lengthy time and expense …
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Can an mRNA containing particle help direct your T cells to specific targets? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Using polyester to wrap mRNA to create an injectable particle may soon enable targeting of your T cells to fight some cancers and autoimmune diseases. That’s according to research by Jordan Green, a biomedical engineering expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues. …
Temporary changes to T cells may empower new treatments for cancer and autoimmune disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Messenger RNA can be used to stimulate T cells to fight cancer and autoimmune disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Trust but verify may be needed for pulse oximeters, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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With several studies saying oxygen measurements are too low and one saying they’re too high, how much can pulse oximeters be trusted in those with darker skin? Rohan Mathur, a critical care medicine expert at Johns Hopkins, says that oft …
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How do we account for opposite results from studies on pulse oximeters? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Critical care medicine relies on pulse oximeters, which estimate oxygen levels in someone’s blood, for many decisions regarding their care. Studies during the pandemic suggested the devices said there was more oxygen in the blood of someone with darker skin …