AI-Designed Proteins Can Boost Production of T Cells

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Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. Artificial intelligence-designed proteins may be able to boost production of immune cells, particularly T cells that fight cancer and harmful infections, according to new research out of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. The work…
By JESSICA CERRETANI | Boston Children’s Hospital