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How GPT-5 helped immunologist Derya Unutmaz solve a 3-year-old mystery

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Immunologist Derya Unutmaz used GPT-5 Pro to crack a puzzle that had sat unsolved for three years: understanding how T cells behave in the immune system. According to OpenAI, the breakthrough could reshape treatment approaches for cancer and autoimmune diseases. It's another indicator that advanced AI tools can contribute meaningfully to serious scientific research when paired with genuine expertise.

Source: https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-immunology-mystery

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