We can hack our immune cells to fight cancer

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October 21, 2017 NEW ON TED.COM We can hack our immune cells to fight cancer 05:32 minutes · TED2017 After decades of research and billions spent in clinical trials, we still have a problem with cancer drug delivery, says biomedical engineer Elizabeth Wayne. Chemotherapy kills cancer -- but it kills the rest of your body, too. Instead of using human design to fight cancer, why not use nature's? In this quick talk, Wayne explains how her lab is creating nanoparticle treatments that bind to immune cells, your body's first responders, to precisely target cancer cells without damaging healthy ones. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How we're fighting cancer Talks from researchers who've dedicated their lives and careers to understanding cancer -- and maybe, someday, ending it. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 2:12:49 SUBSCRIBE TO A TED NEWSLETTER What's The Big Idea? Every other week, we'll explore a new topic (from work-life, travel, science, mental health and beyond) using advice from TED Talks, articles and fascinating stuff from around the web. Subscribe now »   Download the TED app

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