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The immune system fights against dangers like bacteria, viruses, and various other pathogens using a variety of “T cells.” Researchers have engineered a particular type of T cell, called 5MCAR T cells, which they say completely eliminated harmful T cells that invaded the pancreas. These 5MCAR T cells could potentially be used to fight diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. Read more