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AUG 28, 2013 8:35 PM PDT

Immunotherapy: Boosting the immune system to fight cancer

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Ellis


The concept of 'teaching' the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells is over a century old, but the development of immunotherapeutic strategies for cancer was slow for many decades.
About the Author
Jennifer Ellis
Master's (MA/MS/Other)
I love all things science and am passionate about bringing science to the public through writing. With an M.S. in Genetics and experience in cancer research, marketing and technical writing, it is a pleasure to share the latest trends and findings in science on LabRoots.
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