More on CAR T-Cells

I am exploitin my concerned friends by advertizing my random thoughts while you look for health updates. I have two new posts on my ideas about cancer therapy (as opposed to my personal cancer therapy) here and here

The posts are all brief and incomprehensible to non-experts. I am very eager to explain if anyone has enough patience to listen.

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