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CAR T-cell therapy bolstered by stiffening up cancer cells first

New Scientist · May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

CAR T-cell therapy has been hugely successful in treating certain types of tumours, and stiffening up cancer cells beforehand could make it even more effective

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CAR T-cell therapy bolstered by stiffening up cancer cells first

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