Gene therapy shows major leukemia treatment breakthrough
In a landmark advance, researchers report gene therapy turning patient T cells into cancer fighters with high remission rates in ALL and other blood cancers. Six groups treated 120+ patients, including Emily Whitehead, who remains cancer-free years later. Results to be shared at the hematology conference in New Orleans.
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Opinion submission request for Aiken Standard readers
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After Newtown a year on gun debate reveals rifts
A year after the Newtown shootings the public shows ambivalence and growing division over gun policy. Gallup data indicate shifts toward stricter laws and more people favoring easier access, while local communities like Webster New York and Nelson Georgia see heated debates and marginalization for some gun owners.
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