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CAR-T CELL THERAPY BREAKTHROUGH IN SOLID TUMOURS Why in the News? Scientists have developed a highly sensitive receptor (HIT receptor) that enables CAR-T cells to detect low-level tumour proteins. The breakthrough could make CAR-T therapy effective against solid cancers like kidney and ovarian cancer, overcoming a long-standing limitation. Key scientific advancement Concept innovation: Uses an …
Read MoreTECHNIQUE COULD TRANSFORM CANCER CARE Syllabus: GS-3: Science and technology Biotechnology Why in the News? A new Science study has proposed a method to generate chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA delivery, potentially revolutionising immunotherapy for cancers and autoimmune diseases. This novel in vivo engineering …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Health, Government Policies and Intervention Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 33,000 new cases of brain cancer annually in India. The Global Cancer Observatory 2020 ranks brain cancer as the 19th most common type of cancer. Behind these alarming statistics, countless stories of pain and unrest …
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