Cancer treatment has seen a major boost with the introduction of allogeneic cell-based therapies. These treatments, especially CAR-T cell therapy, are a big deal because they can be made in large quantities and are consistent. However, there is a significant hurdle: graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).
The deep ocean holds many mysteries, but few are as striking as the sudden disappearance of a bustling ecosystem. This is not a tale of a distant galaxy, but of an event witnessed firsthand by scientists in the Pacific Ocean. The setting was the Tica hydrothermal vent, a place teeming with life just
Breast cancer is a formidable foe, and predicting how patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. A recent breakthrough involves a new tool called MIFAPS. This system uses a mix of data types to guess if a patient will have a complete response to a specific type of chemo before it even starts.
Chlorothalonil, often shortened to CHT, is a tough chemical to deal with. It sticks around in the environment for a long time, builds up in living things, and can even seep into our water supplies. This makes it crucial to have a straightforward way to spot it. Most fluorescent probes, which are too
Cancer treatment has seen a major shift with the introduction of immune checkpoint blockade. This method has led to significant improvements in long-term outcomes and survival rates, especially when combined with other treatments. However, not everyone benefits from these treatments. Some patients f
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, recently treated her followers to a rare and personal glimpse into her family life. She shared a series of photos featuring her two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The images, posted on Sunday, April 27, showcased the children's striking red hair, a tra
Diabetic wounds are tough to heal. They often face high blood sugar, bacterial infections, too much oxidative stress, and not enough oxygen. This is where a new kind of aerogel comes in. It is made of copper peroxide coated on a gold-copper mix. This aerogel has four enzyme-like activities and can p
In the world of cancer treatment, a new approach is making waves. This approach is immunotherapy. It is a treatment that can help some patients avoid the harsh effects of traditional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. This is big news for those with certain types of cancer. The s
MXene films are making waves in the world of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. These films are incredibly thin, yet they pack a powerful punch. They can block a wide range of electromagnetic waves, from microwaves to infrared. This makes them perfect for protecting sensitive equipment fr
The study looked at how people with epilepsy and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) can grow stronger after trauma. It focused on how a person's self-image and how they handle tough experiences affect their ability to grow from these hard times. The research involved 137 people with epi
