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

Immunologist Derya Unutmaz used OpenAI’s GPT-5 to analyze complex T cell data, successfully identifying a biological mechanism that had remained elusive for three years. This application demonstrates how advanced large language models can act as specialized research assistants to accelerate data interpretation in immunology. By clarifying cellular behaviors, the breakthrough provides a new foundation for advancing treatments in cancer and autoimmune disease research.