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The engineering of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells has been a significant recent advance in cancer therapy. CAR T cells are manufactured by collecting a patient’s own T cells, engineering these T cells to express a synthetic signaling molecule (the CAR) that specifically redirects the T cell response towards cancer cells, and re-infusing the…
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Myosotis scorpiodes, or forget-me-nots, are a small blue flower that received its name from an old French tale in which a knight throws a bouquet he picked into a lake where his lover had drowned. “Forget me not!” he begs. Though solemn, forget-me-nots are regarded as one of the most precious symbols of steadfast love.…
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The intestine has the remarkable ability to grow and change under the pressure of demanding conditions. Previous work examining intestinal plasticity has shown the response to nutrient excess/depletion, changes in the microbiome, and tissue damage. However, one large causal factor has been historically overlooked–pregnancy. The lining of the intestine has dynamic crypts and villi that…
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