First two cancer patients treated with CAR T cells still in remission
Their original killer T cells had turned into special helper T cells with two abilities: killing invading cells and helping other immune…
Category: Big Questions
How mosquitoes sniff out their prey
Mosquitoes’ brains uniquely respond to a special blend of compounds found in human body odor, allowing them to track us by smell.
Do depression and anxiety affect cancer prognosis?
Depression and anxiety are associated with breast cancer recurrence and mortality. However, anxiety is less associated with these outcomes…
Using a modified herpes virus to treat skin cancer
A modified herpes virus is being tested for its ability to treat skin cancer, and it is predicted to work best when the tumors are small.
Why did a bunch of asteroids hit the Earth billions of years ago?
The first cells of life on Earth had a lot to contend with. Conditions were harsh and unpredictable. The air was thick with volcanic gases.…
Using the immune system to fight childhood brain and bone cancers
A recent study in mice demonstrated that "immunotherapy," using a special cell called a B7-H3 CAR T Cell, was able to shrink bone and brain…
The mRNA vaccine platform may also help cancer research
Scientists have been developing vaccines to protect against disease for years. Most of these vaccines have been prophylactic, meaning they…
Are cancer patients at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19 after treatment?
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in late 2019, and it is no secret that it has shaken up the healthcare system. Severe COVID-19 symptoms are…
How many people have prostate cancer and don’t know it?
Prostate cancer is a non-fatal form of uncontrolled cellular growth that starts within the prostate gland, part of the male reproductive…
LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward
Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…