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DC Recruiter: Broad-Spectrum Immune Enhancer from scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a differentiated approach to multi-pathogen infection prevention by using a self-assembling peptide nanofiber to recruit and activate dendritic cells (DCs), the immune system’s natural sentinels. Unlike pathogen-specific vaccines or therapeutics, it is designed to help trigger an early immune response regardless of the infecting agent. Its needle-free, spray-friendly concept adds practicality. The Challenge: DC Recruiter addresses a persistent and highly consequential gap in infection management: the need for a rapid, broadly effective way to stimulate immune defense before the specific pathogen is known. In many exposure scenarios, the body encounters a threat before clinicians can identify the cause, and that delay can reduce the effectiveness of conventional interventions. Current vaccines, antibiotics and antivirals are generally designed to act against a known target, which limits their usefulness when exposure is unexpected, diagnosis is delayed or the pathogen is unfamiliar. That limitation creates a clear unmet need for a fast-acting, broad-spectrum approach that can be deployed early, with minimal complexity, and in settings where rapid response matters most, including outbreak situations, field environments and other high-risk conditions. Problems Solved: DC Recruiter solves this problem by using a specific peptide selected to bind to dendritic cells. By leveraging

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