A Living Drug That Could Change the Way We Treat Cancer
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a groundbreaking cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy in this 15-minute TED Talk. Discover how pioneer Carl June's three decades of research led to a revolutionary approach that supercharges a patient's own immune system to attack and kill tumors. Learn about the therapy's success in eradicating previously incurable cases of leukemia and its potential applications for fighting other types of cancer. Gain insights into this innovative "living drug" that could transform cancer treatment and offer new hope for patients worldwide.
Syllabus
A "living drug" that could change the way we treat cancer | Carl June
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TED
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