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What's new
Spin-out company Alethiomics launches
15 December 2021
The enterprise will focus on developing targeted therapies for a specific family of blood cancers.
COVID-19 research
Strong cytotoxic T cell responses to an internal viral component are associated with mild COVID-19 disease
1 December 2021
Study from the Dong Group reveals key differences in the adaptive immune responses of patients with mild vs. severe COVID-19, highlighting a potential new vaccine target.
Study uncovers gene that doubles risk of death from COVID-19
4 November 2021
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