Texas Representative Greg Casar, the new 35-year-old leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has some strong views on where Democrats went wrong in the recent election. In a chat with NBC News, he shared his thoughts on how the party can bounce back. Casar believes Democrats need to get back
Scientists have been using lentiviral vectors (LV) to transfer genes into T cells, including those used for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. While this method has been successful, there's still room for improvement. Researchers studied how human T lymphocytes react to different types
Ever wonder how our early experiences can shape who we become? Scientists are learning a lot from baby mice. These tiny rodents reveal that early stress can significantly alter their behavior when they grow up. For male mice, it’s like they become less interested in hanging out with friends and more
Ever wondered how tiny charged molecules like peptides can make a big difference? Scientists took a close look at how peptides with different charges—neutral (T0), negative (T8-), and positive (T9+)—affect α-amylase, an enzyme used in various industries. Using advanced techniques like protein electr
Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca
You might have heard about rapamycin, a drug that some people believe could help them live longer. Dr. Andrea Maier, an expert in internal medicine, has something to say about this. Although rapamycin is usually given to organ transplant patients to weaken their immune systems, some people think it
You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
Imagine your favorite starchy snack, like a chewy bagel or crispy fries. You might think these are modern treats, but the story behind our ability to enjoy them goes way back in time. Scientists recently discovered that our ancient ancestors, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, carried multiple c
Imagine this twist! Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump for election interference, has a surprising ally—Justice Amy Coney Barrett. She’s a conservative Supreme Court justice that Trump himself nominated. In July, she wrote an opinion saying certain presidential actions can be
The story revolves around a lonely new mother living in Manhattan, who becomes fixated on tracking down her college roommate-turned-high-end-escort. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that the truth behind her roommate's life is far more astonishing than she could have ever imagine
