Scientists at City of Hope have identified a key protein that helps cancer cells avoid detection by the immune system during CAR T cell therapy, a treatment effective against blood cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma. The protein YTHDF2 plays a crucial role in helping cancer cells survive and spread, but blocking it with a new … Read more
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence, prompting early elections as his country faces economic challenges. A February election is expected to lead to a shift in the political landscape, with polls suggesting a rightward trend amid Europe’s largest economy struggling. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/16/olaf-scholz-confidence-vote-germany-election
Red Bull has confirmed that they have parted ways with Mexican driver Sergio Pérez, bringing an end to his four-year stint with the Formula 1 team. The decision follows negotiations over Pérez’s contract, which had been on the table since the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Pérez had signed a two-year contract … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of Ethology has found that California ground squirrels are not just granivorous, but also opportunistic carnivores. The research, led by Jennifer E. Smith and Sonja Wild from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and University of California, Davis, respectively, observed 74 interactions between ground squirrels and voles in Briones … Read more
Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, who spent almost 15 years on death row in Indonesia for heroin trafficking, has finally been released and is returning to the Philippines. Veloso was sentenced to death in 2010 after being found with 2.6kg of heroin at an airport, but she claims she was tricked into carrying the drugs. Veloso’s … Read more
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for US Department of Health and Human Services, has clarified his stance on weight-loss treatments. While supporting GLP-1 medications in moderation, Kennedy emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes as the primary approach to weight loss. Kennedy stated that a balanced diet and regular meals are essential for … Read more
A new study has found that moderate wine consumption, part of a Mediterranean diet, may be more effective than statins at lowering the risk of heart attacks. Researchers from the University of Barcelona measured wine consumption accurately through urine samples and followed 1,232 participants for four to five years. The results showed that those who … Read more
A remarkable discovery was made in an Orange County, New York resident’s backyard – a complete mastodon jaw that has not been found in the state in over 11 years. Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange are now studying this unique find to gain insights into the ecology of this majestic … Read more
A federal spending bill passed by Congress includes provisions to transfer ownership of RFK Stadium to the District of Columbia, while also funding reconstruction and disaster relief efforts related to the collapse of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. The must-pass spending bill aims to prevent a government shutdown, with key measures including: … Read more