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Pea Plant Virus Creates a Powerful Immune Attack on Cancer-A Cheap Treatment Headed for Clinical Trials

Pea Plant Virus Creates a Powerful Immune Attack on Cancer-A Cheap Treatment Headed for Clinical Trials
health8/24/2025

A virus that infects black-eyed peas is showing great promise as a low-cost, potent cancer immunotherapy, say researchers at UC San Diego.

A virus that infects the humble black-eyed pea plant is showing great promise as a low-cost, potent cancer immunotherapy—thanks to researchers at the University of California San Diego. The team led by chemical and nano engineers just published their... [3725 chars]