B CELL LEUKEMIA

Jun 29 2025SCIENCE

Understanding the Roots of B-ALL: A Closer Look at Cell Origins and Treatment Responses

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is a complex disease. Scientists have been trying to understand how the origins of these cells affect how the disease behaves and how well treatments work. A recent study took a deep dive into this topic using advanced technology to analyze single cells from 89 B-ALL samples. The researchers compared these cancerous cells ...

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Partners: T Cells and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

In the world of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cells usually steal the spotlight. However, T cells, which are a different type of white blood cell, also play a role in this disease. They are often overlooked, but their actions can significantly impact how the disease progresses. This is because T cells can either fight the cancer or sometimes, surprisingly, help it ...

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