Antitumor mRNA-based vaccines show potential against gastric cancer metastasis

Neoantigen (tumor-specific antigen) mRNA-based vaccines induce progenitor‑exhausted T cells that support anti‑PD‑1 therapy, leading to enhanced antitumor efficacy against gastric cancer, which has metastasized to the peritoneum (i.e., the lining…

US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs

The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it’s going even further. The Trump administration has stopped funding Gavi,…

Survey reveals top reasons why kids avoid going to school

On the first day of school, Kelley McChristy waves goodbye as her sons head out the door, equipped with coping tools to support a smooth transition back to the classroom.…

Dollar stores’ food options may not be hurting American diets overall, analysis shows

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using dollar stores for food purchases may be a common practice for Americans looking to free up funds for the rest of their grocery list, researchers…

Exploration of Grodziec Forest District reveals three treasure hoards

In the quiet woods near Kalisz, Poland, a group of amateur archaeologists uncovered not one, but three extraordinary treasures over the span of just five weeks this summer. Their discoveries…

A glutamate modulator improves schizophrenia-related dysfunction, may open new treatment paths

Evenamide treatment (3 mg/kg, i.p.) normalized the increased number of spontaneously active DA neurons in both male and female MAM rats. Single-unit extracellular electrophysiological recordings were performed in the VTA (A)…

Early Abuse Shapes Adult Sexual Behavior

Summary: A new study has found that sexual narcissism mediates the link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. Researchers compared individuals with and without compulsive sexual behavior, measuring trauma…

Study of train disaster finds high rates of PTSD and depression in affected communities

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A peer-reviewed study led by a national team of psychologists and public health experts found elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as major…

Ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help treat dangerous snoring condition

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who practiced blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a…

Ancient bipyramidal ingots found submerged in Sava River

A large cache of bipyramidal ingots has been discovered in the Sava River in the Posavina Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Experts from the Franciscan Monastery Museum – explain that the…