Immune cells known as T cells can destroy tumour cells, but their clinical use requires complex preparation and the cells can lose effectiveness over time. A new approach might improve the efficiency of T-cell therapy. See Letter p.113
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Maus, M. T-cell tweaks to target tumours. Nature 543, 48–49 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature21506
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