Nanoparticles can genetically modify several human cell types

In a demonstration that could help pave the way for gene therapies with fewer side effects, several human cell types have ...
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Modified CAR-T cells target widespread protein found in multiple types of cancer

CAR-T cells are specialized immune cells genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan and their collaborators have developed new CAR-T cells to ...
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Preclinical study finds modified protein can aid heart attack recovery

This mutation allowed the protein to function despite changes in acidity that are produced during heart attacks. The modified mice maintained better calcium balance and heart function and showed ...
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Scientists reveal a shape-shifting protein that lets us feel cold

In A Nutshell Your sense of cold comes from a single protein, TRPM8, which opens in response to cool temperatures and menthol. New research shows this protein doesn’t just “switch on” but actually ...
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Modified viral protein boosts T cell power via STAT5

Researchers at the University of Michigan designed an optimized viral protein able to boost the antitumor function of T cells. The project stemmed from observations on the particular system employed ...