Immune discovery could be universal cure to cancer

Researchers have identified a mechanism in the immune system that could treat various cancers. A study in Nature Immunology reveals that T cells can be engineered to target prostate, breast, lung, and other cancers in lab settings. T cells, a type of lymphocyte, can search and destroy threats like infections and cancers. Cardiff University found a type of T cell with a unique receptor that detects almost all cancer cells. Scientists may isolate T cells from a cancer patient, reprogram them with a harmless virus to grow special receptors, and reintroduce them to fight cancer. These T cells can ignore healthy cells and attack cancerous tissues, including tumors.

What potential application of the immune system mechanism was highlighted in the study published in Nature Immunology?

• Preventing autoimmune diseases

• Treating most cancers

• Treating viral infections

• Curing genetic disorders

What is the primary function of T cells in the immune system?

• Identifying and destroying threats

• Regulating blood sugar levels

• Producing antibodies

• Transporting oxygen

What unique feature was found in a specific type of T cell according to Cardiff University?

• Unique receptor detecting almost all cancer cells

• Ability to produce insulin

• Capability to regenerate tissues

• Resistance to all infections

How can scientists potentially use T cells from a cancer patient to fight cancer?

• By cloning them

• By mixing them with healthy cells

• By freezing them for future use

• By reprogramming them with a harmless virus

What advantage do T cells with the special receptors have over normal T cells?

• They can attack healthy cells

• They can multiply faster

• They can ignore healthy cells and target cancerous tissues

• They can produce more antibodies