USAID has a decades-long history of fighting smallpox, polio, malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
From Cracking Codes to Creating Cures: Leveraging Libraries to Learn the Language of T Cells American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
The second keynote session at AACR IO focused on deciphering T-cell receptors, creating TCR libraries, and rewiring cytokine signaling.
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What’s the shape of the universe? Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it Science + Tech – The Conversation
Topologists categorize all the possible shapes in each dimension.
AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation Science + Tech – The Conversation
Humans understand that ‘red ball’ makes sense but ‘ball red’ does not. Large language models? Not so much.
Unleashing the Power of CAR T Cells: Insights from Day 3 of AACR IO American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
The third keynote session at AACR IO highlighted exciting advances in CAR T-cell therapy, including for solid cancers.
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Destigmatizing Cancer in African American Communities: The Power of Open Communication American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
To improve cancer outcomes among African Americans, open communication within families and the community is crucial to help break the stigma.
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Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer Science + Tech – The Conversation
You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences.
Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food Health – The Conversation
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted Science + Tech – The Conversation
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new study pushes back.
Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains Science + Tech – The Conversation
The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.