A metabolic switch is vital for generating memory T cells in the immune system that help with lasting immunity to previous pathogens, according to a Ludwig Cancer Research study. The master regulator of this switch is identified as PPARβ/δ, and this switch’s dysfunction impacts the T cell’s “memory” of previous viruses, in addition to reducing anti-cancer immune responses in mice. Pharmaceutically engaging this switch could enhance cancer immunotherapies’ effectiveness.

Nation State-Actors Attacking Healthcare Institutions to Sabotage IT & OT Systems
Healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in cyberattacks from state-sponsored actors who target critical IT and operational systems. These attacks aim to disrupt patient care