Archive · 6 Jan 2026

CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Aging Guts

CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Aging Guts

Scientists have found a way to help old guts heal themselves.

They used a special treatment called CAR T-cell therapy.

This treatment targets old cells that stick around and cause problems.

In mice, it helped their guts absorb food better, reduced swelling, and made their guts heal faster.

It also protected their guts from damage caused by radiation.

The effects lasted for a long time, up to a year.

The scientists think this could one day help older people and cancer patients have healthier guts.

They are excited because it might lead to new treatments in the future.

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