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The “miraculous” CAR-T cells: The Greek scientist and the new treatment for autoimmune diseases
A study by an international team of scientists is raising great hopes for patients suffering from these conditions - Dr. Dimitris Mougiakakos explains how a formula developed for cancer patients may help treat lupus, myasthenia gravis, and immune thrombocytopenia
Scientists grew chickpeas in simulated lunar soil
The study represents a major leap in understanding how food could be produced on the lunar surface
The next step in Artificial Intelligence: Can an AI model be conscious, “feel,” “live”? Even experts admit they don’t know
The discussion has intensified around the Claude chatbot developed by Anthropic, with users and creators debating whether it is “alive.” The company says “no,” but leaves open the possibility that it may have - or could develop - some form of “consciousness”
“One step from disaster”: the hard-hitting NASA report on the adventure of astronauts Wilmore and Williams
The two astronauts were supposed to stay in space for ten days, but ended up staying nine months - NASA investigation equates the 2024 incident with the Challenger and Columbia tragedies, as the Starliner capsules "were not ready" for a manned mission
Scientists have created compounds with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties from E.coli bacteria
Previous attempts at microbial production of the key compound, orseline acid, had yielded disappointingly low amounts
How old are your lungs? The simple at-home test that gives the answer
What a new large study reveals about respiratory function over time – How to check your lungs yourself at home
