Bionic Assassins (IMAGE)

Wellcome Trust

Bionic Assassins

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Killer T cells given a new version of the natural T cell receptor are able to recognize all versions of a key HIV 'fingerprint' on the surface of the infected cell and clear HIV infection in the laboratory.

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Adaptimmune Ltd.

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