Stanford engineers develop a simple delivery method that enhances a promising cancer treatment - EurekAlert

A gel composed of only two ingredients can provide a temporary, hospitable environment that helps activate modified immune cells to attack cancerous tumors.

image: As shown in this demonstration, the hydrogel can be easily injected through a needle and then rapidly self-heals after injection to form a solid-like gel. The needle in this image is a 21-gaug… [+7381 chars]

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