Scientists recruit red blood cells to deliver genetic cargo with instructions to kill cancer

Scientists have developed a way to turn the body's own immune cells into cancer-fighting agents—without removing them from ...

Scientists Supercharge “Natural Killer” Cells To Break Through Cancer’s Defenses

A new strategy to strengthen the body’s natural immune defenses against cancer is showing early promise, particularly for patients with limited treatment options.
Kaleido Scope

Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, many people feel the familiar signs of the season: chilly fingers, dry skin and that sluggish sensation that can creep in during colder months. But what is ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

New tech shows promise for ‘engineering’ cells to prevent type 1 diabetes

Research on preventing type 1 diabetes often focuses on limiting the autoimmune response that destroys the body’s ability to produce its own insulin. A new technology developed by scientists at the ...
The Scientist

To Bring Cell Culture into the Future, Consider Microenvironments

Let’s face it: Nobody pursues a career in science for the joy of culturing cells. But this thankless and time-intensive task is the backbone of biological research. When it’s done extremely well, the ...