Archive · 5 Jan 2026

CAR T-Cell Therapy Revitalizes Aging Intestines

CAR T-Cell Therapy Revitalizes Aging Intestines

Scientists have found a new way to help old intestines heal themselves.

They used a special treatment called CAR T-cell therapy, which targets old cells that stick around and cause problems.

In mice, this treatment made their guts work better, reduced swelling, and helped them absorb food more easily.

It even protected their guts from damage caused by radiation.

The good effects lasted for up to a year.

The scientists also saw promising results in human gut cells, which means this treatment might one day help older people and cancer patients have healthier guts.

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