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British scientists accidentally find immune cells that could fight cancer

British scientists stumbled upon a large medical breakthrough by finding an entirely new type of immune cell that fights off most human cancers. This cell could help lead to a one size fits all cure for cancer but significantly more research must be conducted. Most scientists didn't think this was possible.

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Tue Jan 21 - TheTelegraph

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