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Bacteria-killing viruses redirect vaccine immunity to destroy cancer

New Scientist · Jun 25, 2026, 10:21 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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

Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, could be genetically manipulated to destroy cancerous cells using the immunity we have acquired from vaccines

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