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Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer in mice

by @UChicago biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu 4 min read

Scientists at UChicago discover that trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in beef, lamb, and dairy products, improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumors.

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