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Nov 18, 2023 ·

In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have developed a method for detecting and treating diseases by harnessing the power of natural killer cells. Natural killer cells are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system by recognizing and destroying damaged or infected cells. By using this new method, scientists can detect disease-causing agents, distinguish between harmful and beneficial cells, and target disease-causing cells for elimination.

The research team used a combination of genetic engineering and flow cytometry to create an artificial intelligence (AI) model that recognizes and eliminates diseased cells. The AI was trained on data from cancer patients’ blood samples to identify diseased cells. Once identified, the AI then guided an optical laser to target those cells for destruction.

The model also has the potential to be used to treat other types of diseases as well. To test its efficacy, the team tested it on mice with chronic myeloid leukemia and found that it was able to target and destroy malignant cells while leaving healthy ones alone.

In addition, the researchers showed that the system is capable of distinguishing between healthy and diseased cells in a variety of different diseases, including colorectal cancer and liver cancer.

Overall, this new method has the potential to be a powerful tool for diagnosing and treating various diseases. By combining the accuracy of AI with the precision of laser technology, researchers can now target and eliminate diseased cells with greater speed and accuracy than ever before. This could ultimately lead to improved outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from various forms of cancer and other diseases.