Anna Megdell
Science writer and editor

Megdell joined the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center communications team in 2022. Prior to that she served as the natural sciences writer for the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Contact: [email protected]
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Health Lab

“Cell food” gives insight into T cell metabolism

By feeding T cells in the lab, researchers revealed a new metabolic pathway that could help make immunology more effective.
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Health Lab

Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy

For some patients, immunotherapy furthers tumor progression instead of halting it. What distinguishes those who benefit from those who don’t?
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Health Lab

High levels of ammonia in colon tumors inhibits T cell growth and response to immunotherapy

In mouse models and serum samples, an FDA-approved drug that lowers ammonia levels made the tumors more sensitive to treatment.
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