The Duchenne muscular dystrophy community is in turmoil. The death of a second teenager from liver failure has sparked fear and anger. The teenager died after receiving a gene therapy called Elevidys. This therapy is from a company called Sarepta Therapeutics. The teenager's death has left famil
A recent poll revealed that the nation's stance on health issues isn't as divided as one might expect. The public's view on vaccines is quite clear. A large majority of adults back the use of vaccines to stop diseases. This support cuts across party lines, with most Republicans, Democrats,
Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist, is making waves in the combat sports world. He is preparing for a high-stakes grappling match against Craig Jones. This event is set to take place on August 31st in Las Vegas. Steveson is not taking this lightly. He has brought in a heavyweight to help him
Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. This therapy works by waking up the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, it doesn't always work well with solid tumors. The immune response might not be strong enough. To tackle this, scientists have come
Plants have a clever way of responding to their environment. They use special chemicals called hormones. Two of these, abscisic acid and strigolactones, come from a substance called beta-carotene. Abscisic acid helps plants handle drought and keeps seeds from sprouting too early. Strigolactones, on
Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, often called MI6, has just made history. For the first time in its 116-year existence, a woman will lead the agency. This is a big deal, especially since MI6 is known for its secretive operations overseas. Think of it as Britain's version of t
The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, made a bold move. He used his social media platform to order Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to step up deportation efforts. This order was specifically aimed at cities led by Democrats. Trump's goal was clear: he wanted to create th
The Enhanced Games are set to shake up the world of sports. This new event, planned for Las Vegas, aims to celebrate the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and push the limits of human achievement. The organizers want to redefine what it means to be superhuman through science and innovation.
The Toyota Supra is a well-known sports car that has been around since 1979. It started as the Celica Supra and has gone through five different versions. The fourth generation, known as the MK4, is particularly famous. It was produced from 1993 to 2002 and became a favorite among car enthusiasts and
In the heart of rural Tanzania, a silent struggle persists. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a harsh reality for many women in these areas. The problem is made worse by the fact that these communities are often disconnected from the digital world. This is where technology comes in. Smartphones and oth
