Episode 4

Overview

This episode of "Noos - The Adventure of Knowledge" focuses on a major medical breakthrough that is increasing the life expectancy of many children: CAR-T therapy, a new treatment that is defeating neuroblastoma, one of the most common childhood cancers. Alberto Angela discusses this with Professor Franco Locatelli, director of the Center for Oncohematological Studies at the Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome, who spearheaded the development of this therapy in Italy and is a pioneer in neuroblastoma research. We'll also hear the recovery story of Matteo, a child treated with CAR-T therapy at the Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome, to understand the mechanisms that characterize it, making it a crucial resource in the fight against childhood cancers. The cover of this new episode is dedicated to food. People's primary concern is understanding what is truly safe to eat and what risks being harmful. What are the real risks?