Training an Immune System To Kill Cancer: a Universal Strategy 201
New submitter Guppy writes "A previous story reported widely in the media, and appearing both on Slashdot and XKCD, described a novel cancer treatment, in which a patient's own T-cells were modified using an HIV-derived vector to recognize and kill leukemia cells. In a follow-up publication (PDF), a further development is described which allows for a nearly unlimited choice of target antigens, broadening the types of malignancies potentially treatable with the technique (abstract)."
Mad science (Score:5, Funny)
it works, biatches.
Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
I'm not convinced.
What if this turns man into a race of zombies? We can't count on Will Smith always being around to save us.
Re:Not convinced... (Score:4, Funny)
Sigh. Slashdot puts up a cutting-edge medical story and OMG ZOMBIES comments come up.
Hurrah for science! (Score:5, Funny)
Anyone that has any kind of issue with this, please pack your things and get out of the civilised world. You don't deserve to live past 30 in a heated home with running water, electrical appliances and the ability to communicate with someone more than 20 feet away.
Science, people - it's the shizzle.
Re:Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
The United State's CDC [cdc.gov] takes Zombie Apocalypse seriously. I'm just heeding the warning that my government is giving me. It's part of being a responsible citizen.
Re:Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
Service guaranties citizenship. Would you like to know more?
Re:Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
I'd rather do something else on Milla Jovovich. But whatever gets you math freaks off, I suppose.
Re:Mutation? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Not convinced... (Score:2, Funny)
So long suckers,
You're thinking of vampires.
Re:Hurrah for science! (Score:4, Funny)
You are apparently almost completely ignorant about Christianity.
You're probably right. I've read the bible.
Re:Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
then we will finally have a world where Brains are a valued resource.b
Boo-YAH!
Re:Not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
I have small children that have been in daycare and public school for seven years. I've been exposed to every cold, flu, and communicable disease going around.
I bike to work. Road spray.
I dive in the ocean. Our sewage treatment is screening + dilution.
I work out at the Y.
I get exposed to so many germs and bugs that I get sick less often than the veterans here who got the military-grade boosters.
My estimation is that I'll be bitten on day four but it won't take.