The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause
Scientists are pushing the limits of CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment where a patient’s immune cells get rebuilt to hunt down disease. Right now, it works well against certain blood cancers but struggles with solid tumors and autoimmune conditions. Why? The cells often pick the wrong targets, fail to
OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro
The heart never stops. Every second of every day, it pumps blood through miles of vessels, pushing against high pressure to keep the body alive. This relentless mechanical work turns the heart into a tough environment for cancer cells. While cancer spreads easily to organs like the lungs or liver, i
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Detroit Pistons find themselves trailing after a home loss to the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday, the series shifts back to Detroit for Game 2 of the first round. Fans can catch the matchup on television or online, depending on their preference. The
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are everywhere these days—athletes swear by them for faster recovery, doctors use them for joint pain, and clinics market them as miracle treatments. But here’s the catch: the science isn’t as clear-cut as the hype suggests. Studies on PRP’s effectiveness often
Alzheimer’s isn’t just about memory loss—it’s a slow shutdown of the brain’s wiring. For years, scientists have tried to fix this by sending treatments directly to the brain, but the organ’s defenses make it nearly impossible. The tricky part? Most drugs can’t cross the brain’s protective barrier, w
Spring in New England often gets overlooked between the harsh winter and the busy summer season. Yet this is exactly when the region starts showing its best side. Take Ogunquit, Maine—a coastal town that feels like a hidden postcard come to life. By late spring, the crowds haven’t arrived yet, but t
Bitcoin supporters often focus on big numbers—like how much crypto a company holds. But Anthony Pompliano, a well-known figure in the Bitcoin world, is taking a different route. His company, ProCap Financial, just teamed up with Kalshi, a platform where people bet on real-world events like elections
