STAT+: Cancer cells can ‘barf’ proteins onto their cell surface. That may create new targets for immunotherapies
Stat News • 3/12/2026 – 3/13/2026
Summary
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery that cancer cells can "barf" proteins onto their cell surface. This finding may help in identifying new targets for immunotherapies aimed at solid tumors.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1d
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score10/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier68% (0.5^27/48)
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Score BreakdownRisk 65
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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