How to Turn Cancer Against Itself

The video discusses the impact of cancer, highlighting its ability to disrupt normal body processes due to rogue cells that divide rapidly and live indefinitely. Traditional treatments target fast-dividing cells but affect healthy cells too, causing side effects. In 1975, researchers accidentally discovered that fusing immune cells with cancer cells creates hybrid cells that produce antibodies and live indefinitely. This discovery led to targeted cancer treatments using antibodies to flag cancer cells for destruction, minimizing collateral damage. The technology has expanded to treat autoimmune diseases and organ transplant rejection.

Describe how hybrid cells are created and their purpose.

What potential applications do manufactured antibodies have beyond cancer treatment?