Genetically Altered Adult Cells Attack Cancer

This could be very exciting if it truly pans out: Scientists have used patients’ own white blood cells, genetically engineered, to apparently place melanoma into remission. Scientists think the procedure might also be effective on other types of cancer. There is great hope here, and it is perfectly ethical. Here’s hoping!

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