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
Nikki Garcia, a former professional wrestler, revealed on her podcast that she had been putting on a happy face for her relationship with dancer Artem Chigvintsev. She admitted that she wanted him to get help and heal, especially for the sake of their son, Matteo. Garcia said that their marriage had
In Cameroon, a preliminary study explored how social support might break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) between mothers and daughters. Sixty-one mother-daughter pairs were surveyed separately. The study aimed to understand if daughters' social support can reduce the impact of mothers'
Violence is a big problem worldwide, and folks with severe mental illness are particularly at risk. In 2020, researchers at Butabika Hospital in Uganda studied this issue. They talked to 385 patients, aged 18 and above, using surveys to understand their experiences with violence in the past year. Th
Coping with a hurtful partner is tough. But when big bad things happen, like money troubles or natural disasters, the situation can get even worse. That’s what researchers found when they looked into how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) get help during stressful life events (SLEs) in wea
Li-ion batteries face a major hurdle: uneven lithium deposition, leading to metal spikes and reduced lifespan. Scientists have found a clever solution in nanorods. These tiny, highly crystalline rods are made from a special organic framework that includes pyrene. Think of them as tiny highways for l
Ever wondered how girls and boys fare in sporting environments? A study in Norway took a close look at 216 young athletes, split evenly between handball and ice hockey. These sports offer different success rates - handball excels, while ice hockey lags behind. The research aimed to compare how well
Selena Gomez is a name that lights up screens and stages worldwide, but her journey hasn't been all glamour. Born in Grand Prairie, Texas, to a teenage mom, Gomez's life was anything but easy. Her parents split when she was five, leaving her mom to juggle multiple jobs. Despite these challenges, Gom
For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing thes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a new idea to end the war with Russia quickly. He thinks if NATO invites Ukraine to join, focusing on the areas Kyiv still controls, it could protect those regions and help Ukraine get back the rest of its territory through talks. But there's a problem. Uk
