For patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or certain types of leukemia, treatment with chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) is sometimes the last chance of overcoming the cancer. The treatment involves taking T cells from the patient’s blood and adding artificial receptors—the CARs—to them in the lab. As the guards of our immune system, T cells are on […]

New research by Georgia State University’s TReNDS Center may lead to early diagnosis of devastating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and autism—in time to help prevent and more easily treat these disorders. In a new study published in Scientific Reports a team of seven scientists from Georgia State built a sophisticated computer program that was able to comb through […]

Happy half-birthday to Malti Marie! Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently celebrated their daughter turning six months old the same month Chopra turned 40, and they shared a new family photo on Instagram. The little girl is wearing the most adorable pink outfit to celebrate this milestone. Malti is rocking a white onesie that says “6 months” on the front. […]

This Morning: Jon Courtenay recalls skin cancer diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Most moles occur on parts of the body which are frequently exposed […]

A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection. These fears can have such a hold on some people that they may get a flu shot one year, but skip it when the next […]

By Jewel Topsfield Microdosing is an experimental trend of taking minute doses of illicit, psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, regularly to sharpen the mind.Credit:Matt Davidson Five years ago Christina*, a 43-year-old professional who worked in the book industry, started taking tiny amounts of LSD most mornings for four months. Although the doses of the illicit substance were too small to […]

How are we shopping for fun school supplies already? It feels like back-to-school season surprises us every year! So depending on where you live in the country, it’s now time  — or almost time — to choose new lunch bags, backpacks, binders, folders, pencils, clothes, calculators, and crayons. But whether you (and your kids) love it or loathe it, back-to-school […]

The dramatic and incapacitating nature of seizures is reflected in the word itself, which derives from the Greek “to take hold”—like an invisible force suddenly grasping someone and controlling their body. This sense of an unknown force has driven many superstitions and misrepresentations of seizures throughout history. Over the past century, the public’s understanding of seizures has been gleaned mostly […]

When male animals spend time around other males of the same species, subsequent aggressive behavior tends to be amplified-; this type of priming is known as social instigation. However, the pathway in the brain that leads to this increased aggression was, until recently, relatively unknown. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed […]

You're ready to drop some pounds, tone up and get your body ready for the beach. But what's the best way to lose those pounds: pounding it at the gym, or starting a diet? At its simplest, losing weight means burning more calories than you consume. So it makes sense to include exercise in your routine, since it helps you […]