Scientists May Have Found a Way to Treat All Cancers... By Accident | SciShow News

Scientists May Have Found a Way to Treat All Cancers... By Accident | SciShow News

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The video discusses the complexity of finding a universal cure for cancer, highlighting that cancer is not a single disease but a collection of different conditions. Researchers at Cardiff University discovered a type of killer T cell that can potentially target multiple cancer types. These T cells interact with the MR1 protein, which is present on all cells, to detect cancerous cells. The discovery could lead to a new form of immunotherapy similar to CAR-T therapy but with broader applicability. However, further research and human trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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