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In a recent study, researchers looked at how the body’s immune system responds to pleural mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer. The published their results in Pathobiology. Researchers looked at samples from 60 pleural mesothelioma patients to study immune cells in the tumor area. They used markers to identify cell types and their impact on the disease. This study sheds light on using the immune system for improved treatments. Immune Cells and Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. It is often caused by exposure to asbestos, a harmful mineral that was used in many industries in the past. Pleural mesothelioma is rare, but it can be very aggressive and difficult to…