All Immunotherapy articles – Page 3
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NewsSmart nanogels help CAR-T cells penetrate tumours
Researchers in China have developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy armed with nanogels that can penetrate the dense barriers of solid tumours. This addresses a major limitation in the treatment of solid cancers with immunotherapy.
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NewsDual CAR-T cell therapy targets T-ALL with precision
A new dual CAR-T cell therapy targeting two tumour-specific proteins in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL) has been developed – meaning effective treatment for this aggressive blood cancer could soon become a reality.
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NewsMitochondria: melanoma’s hidden vulnerability
Scientists at Lund University have shown that aggressive melanoma tumours are driven by overactive mitochondrial processes – revealing a potential treatment strategy using drugs already approved for other conditions.
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Gene therapy boosts CAR-T power against glioblastoma
Researchers at SR-TIGET in Milan have developed a novel gene therapy approach that supercharges CAR-T cell therapy against glioblastoma – strengthening treatment against one of the world’s deadliest brain cancers.
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NewsLeukaemia-on-a-chip mimics bone marrow for better CAR T testing
A new “leukaemia-on-a-chip” device replicates human bone marrow and immune interactions, enabling researchers to observe CAR T cell therapies in action - potentially allowing for more personalised treatment strategies for leukaemia patients.
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ArticleHow dual-targeting ADCs aim to tackle resistance
Find out how dual-target ADCs and tumour-specific Treg depletion are shaping the next wave of targeted cancer therapies.
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NewsProgramming immunity from within: in-body generation of CAR T cells
Researchers have developed a new method to generate CAR T cells directly inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells - offering a safer, faster and more accessible alternative to traditional cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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ArticleInside AACR: DARPins take aim at hard-to-treat tumours
Amelie Croset of Molecular Partners breaks down the DARPin developments featured at AACR 2025 – from targeted radiopharmaceuticals to precision-engineered immune cell engagers.
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NewsDual-action therapy clears MDR bacteria in preclinical models
Centauri Therapeutics has published data showing that CTX-09’s ability effectively clears drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria through a novel dual mechanism, marking a promising development for new infection therapies.
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NewsBCG alters bone marrow to strengthen anti-cancer response
A new study reveals that BCG, a decades-old bladder cancer treatment, reprograms the immune system at the bone marrow level, offering a new perspective into how this immunotherapy boosts the body’s defence against cancer.
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NewsHerpes virus protein boosts T cell power against cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have engineered a herpes virus protein to enhance T cell survival and function, offering a new strategy to strengthen cancer immunotherapy.
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NewsWhy ATP signalling might change melanoma for good
A new study from Central South University reveals how adenosine phosphate signalling shapes the tumour microenvironment in melanoma, offering a new biomarker for guiding personalised cancer treatment.
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ArticlePOLB 001: tackling cytokine storms before they start
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a major barrier in cancer immunotherapy - but what if we could prevent it before it begins? Dr Liam Tremble, Principal Scientist at Poolbeg Pharma, discusses how POLB 001, an oral anti-inflammatory candidate, could offer a new way forward.
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New data: Visugromab targets ADC resistance mechanism
CatalYm announces new preclinical data showing that its clinical-stage antibody, visugromab, can overcome resistance to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), showing potential to restore anti-tumour immune responses in solid tumours.
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NewsScientists develop immunotherapy to disarm fat-fuelled tumours
A new study reveals how tumours hijack fat metabolism to suppress immune responses - and how a novel antibody, PLT012, may reverse this effect, offering new hope for treating immunotherapy-resistant cancers.
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NewsBlocking nitrosylation boosts treatment for NRAS melanoma
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered that blocking a chemical process called nitrosylation can make aggressive NRAS-mutant melanoma more responsive to treatment.
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ArticleBuilding the requisite clinical development infrastructure for medical innovation to thrive
Outdated clinical development systems are slowing breakthroughs like gene therapies and precision medicine. This article explores how a flexible, on-demand approach can accelerate drug development and bring innovations to patients faster.
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WhitepaperGuide: Create DNA Template for In Vitro mRNA Synthesis
Learn how to simplify the entire DNA template generation workflow, streamlining mRNA therapeutic research.
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ArticlePioneering cellular therapies for age-related diseases
Discover how Immorta Bio's cellular therapies are addressing cancer and liver failure, with the potential to transform healthcare.
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NewsBacteria-boosted nanoparticles offer a triple threat against cancer
A new cancer therapy combines multiple treatment strategies into a single graphene oxide-based nanocomposite. It uses bacterial components to enhance immune response and scalability, creating a powerful and cost-effective approach to tackling tumours.