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New studies focus on B cells in lymphoid structur
es within tumors. Three recent papers in Nature could help improve cancer treatment by immune checkpoint blockade (ICB ). read more on page 66 A non-invasive means of modulating specific neural pathways in the brain. and gut hormone can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. read more on page 70 Young Academies from the Nordics and the Baltics published a joint statement on gender equality in academia with the aim to engage the new generation. read more on page 74 Dr. Robert Langer, ScD., turned his chemical engineering skills to medicine, becoming one of the world’s leaders in perfecting effective drug delivery systems. read more on page 78 PHOTO HANS KRISTIAN THORBJØRNSEN PHOTO KENNET RUONA PHOTO HEINZ TROLL PHOTO KENNET RUONA