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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

New vaccine ‘could rejuvenate aging immune systems to tackle cancer and dementia’

Scientists are testing a new vaccine designed to rejuvenate the immune system to tackle diseases such as cancer, HIV and dementia.

The first in-human clinical trial will focus on targeting worn-out T-cells –a type of white blood cell that helps coordinate the body's immune response.

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