<p>For decades, treating cancer has relied on invasive methods like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Researchers are exploring new ways to target cancer cells by harnessing the body&#39;s immune system. One such approach, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against cancer.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Download this explainer article from <em>Drug Discovery News</em> to learn about the science behind CAR T cell therapy and how scientists engineer and optimize CAR T cells to improve treatment outcomes.</strong></p>

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