Immune Cells Consult with Neighbors to Make Decisions
A new study reveals how to influence inflammation and activate an immune response, which could lead to new therapies to mobilize the immune system to help fight cancer.
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‘Atomic Dance’ Reveals New Insights into Performance of 2D Materials
A Northwestern Engineering team used electron microscopy to observe the cause of failure in a widely used 2D material, which could help researchers develop more stable and reliable materials for flexible electronic devices.
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