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In the Lab

Spotting Cancer Cells In Lymph Nodes

By injecting contrast agent into upstream lymph nodes, scientists in Japan were able to detect cancer cells within the lymphatic system early on.

In the Lab

Writing Off Cancer With Chinese Calligraphy Ink

Chinese researchers have used ancient calligraphy ink in photothermal therapy to kill cancer cells.
In the Lab

Lipid Forms A ‘Police Car’ For Patrolling Lymphocytes

Lysophosphatidic acid acts as a scaffold for lymphocytes, allowing them to navigate quickly around small spaces in lymph nodes and fight off harmful antigens.

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