Adding an immunotherapy drug to chemotherapy made breast cancer treatment more effectiveOriginal image by DepositphotosA phase 3 clinical trial found that adding nivolumab, a targeted immunotherapy drug, to chemotherapy nearly doubled cure rates for patients with the most common type of breast cancer, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)/HER2-negative (HER2–). This finding signals a potential shift in treatment...
Credit: PixabayBy utilizing AI, scientists have engineered proteins that counteract the toxins from cobras and other venomous snakes. This proof-of-concept approach could eventually lead to a new treatment for snakebites. In laboratory tests, the tailored proteins saved the lives of mice exposed to a lethal dose of toxins, as reported by researchers on January...
Credit: AIPresident Donald Trump has once again announced his intention to end U.S. support for the World Health Organization (WHO), a global health and humanitarian body dedicated to disease eradication and tracking outbreaks across borders.On January 20, Trump signed an executive order outlining the U.S. plan to withdraw from the Switzerland-based organization, a process...
The stomach sends hunger signals to the brain in the form of ghrelin (blue arrow), prompting the brain to send a growth hormone to muscle tissue (pink line). In the foreground, a closer look at the muscle reveals the growth hormone (pink orbs) influencing BCL6 (purple blob) to attach to the cell’s DNA (purple...
Credit: PixabaySalmonella is commonly associated with contaminated food or water, but a new study reveals pet dogs might also be significant carriers of this bacteria. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) found that dogs, even when asymptomatic, can transmit nontyphoidal, antibiotic-resistant Salmonella to humans. This discovery highlights the close relationship between humans and their...
Credit: PixabayAncient fossils of the world's very first dinosaurs may be buried in places almost impossible to investigate, according to new research from University College London and the UK's Natural History Museum.Oldest Dinosaur Fossils and Their Evolutionary SignificanceThe oldest dinosaur fossils currently on record date back around 230 million years. These specimens, recovered from...
Credit: DepositphotosThe issue of space debris has been growing for years, exacerbated by the continuous launch of rockets and payloads. In recent years, organizations, particularly the European Space Agency (ESA), have begun to take the issue more seriously. Now, they are asking: How can we achieve zero space debris?The Scale and Danger of Space...
Bisphenol A molecule. (Selvanegra/Canva Pro)In recent years, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have significantly risen, prompting ongoing research into the factors contributing to these conditions.Key Findings on BPA Processing in ChildrenA 2023 study highlighted a key difference in how children with autism and ADHD process bisphenol A (BPA),...
Credit: DepositphotosIn many jobs, it often seems like the workday isn’t long enough, but a recent study highlights two effective methods to fight fatigue: taking frequent microbreaks and receiving support from a supervisor.Researchers from Wake Forest University, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and Northeastern University in the US conducted the study, which may determine whether...
An artist's impression of the exoplanet Enaiposha and its star, Orkaria. (ESO/L. Calçada)An artist's impression of the exoplanet Enaiposha and its star, Orkaria. (ESO/L. Calçada)An object initially thought to be a typical planet found in our galaxy has turned out to be entirely unique.A Super-Venus ExoplanetEnaiposha, also known as GJ 1214 b, is an exoplanet with...
