Category Archives: Personalised Medicine

Two Cancer Immunotherapy Targets are Better Than One

Posted on 13 July 2020 by mmmbitesizescience

In cancer patients undergoing adoptive T cell therapy, T cells that recognise and react to an abundant protein fragment expressed by a tumour cell are infused into the bloodstream. These protein fragments are known as tumour-associated antigens. Because cancers are … Continue reading →

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Using Viruses to Tune T Cell Functionality

Posted on 13 July 2020 by mmmbitesizescience

As we have learned more about the world of microbes, it’s become clear that it’s possible to use bacteria and viruses as treatments against disease. But although microbes often work incredibly well at protecting against infections or attacking tumours, we … Continue reading →

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From tumour biopsy to personalised cancer treatment in 16 days

Posted on 13 July 2020 by mmmbitesizescience

Every cancer patient essentially has a unique genetic disease. While certain key ‘driver’ mutations in genes such as TP53 and KRAS are almost always present, many other ‘passenger’ mutations are collected as tumours evolve that shape their genetic footprint. These … Continue reading →

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