Jonathan Kipnis (from left), James C. Cronk and Christopher C. Overall (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Jonathan Kipnis (from left), James C. Cronk and Christopher C. Overall

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Jonathan Kipnis (from left), James C. Cronk and Christopher C. Overall, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, have done what was thought impossible: find a way to get immune cells known as macrophages into the brain without the need for radiation.

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Josh Barney | UVA Health System

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