Neat News 2031 (added 2021-07-23)
Understanding organ rejection
A major problem in organ transplantation is the rejection of the new organ by the immune system of the recipient. Now there is a better understanding of the mechanism behind this. The new organ is considered as alien since certain "self" proteins on donor cells are missing. The insight may lead to a better prevention of organ rejection.
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