197. Natural Killer Cells with Jeff Gross, MD
Fri Feb 06 2026
Today, we're diving into one of the oldest ambitions in cancer research—harnessing the immune system to eliminate cancer, a goal scientists have chased for more than a century. Our guest explores how activated natural killer (NK) cell–derived exosomes represent a major leap forward, tapping into the body's own surveillance system to seek out and destroy cancer cells without the collateral damage of chemotherapy or radiation. We'll also discuss how this approach helps clear senescent "zombie" cells and other harmful targets that drive inflammation and age-related disease, all while sparing healthy tissue.
Key Takeaways To Tune In For:
(06:30) – How NK Exosomes Target Cancer
(12:18) – Treatment Protocol and Risks
(19:37) – Integrative Approach and Patient Selection
(26:38) – Hormesis and Anti-Cancer Strategies
(32:15) – Future Applications: Remission and Longevity
Resources talked about in this episode:
Website:
ReCELLebrate
Social media handles:
LinkedIn
YouTube
TikTok
IG
More
Today, we're diving into one of the oldest ambitions in cancer research—harnessing the immune system to eliminate cancer, a goal scientists have chased for more than a century. Our guest explores how activated natural killer (NK) cell–derived exosomes represent a major leap forward, tapping into the body's own surveillance system to seek out and destroy cancer cells without the collateral damage of chemotherapy or radiation. We'll also discuss how this approach helps clear senescent "zombie" cells and other harmful targets that drive inflammation and age-related disease, all while sparing healthy tissue. Key Takeaways To Tune In For: (06:30) – How NK Exosomes Target Cancer (12:18) – Treatment Protocol and Risks (19:37) – Integrative Approach and Patient Selection (26:38) – Hormesis and Anti-Cancer Strategies (32:15) – Future Applications: Remission and Longevity Resources talked about in this episode: Website: ReCELLebrate Social media handles: LinkedIn YouTube TikTok IG