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Cheap creatine shows promise in boosting cancer immunotherapy
health2 days ago

Cheap creatine shows promise in boosting cancer immunotherapy

UCLA researchers found creatine, a cheap sports supplement, can energize dendritic cells and enhance killer T-cell activity, potentially boosting cancer immunotherapy. In melanoma mouse models, daily creatine slowed tumor growth and increased immune cell activity within tumours, suggesting creatine could support immune-based cancer therapies, including dendritic-cell vaccines. However, findings are preclinical and not dietary or medical recommendations; patients should consult physicians before using supplements during cancer treatment.

via The Independent|
#cancer#cells#creatine
Scratch that itch at your own risk, science explains why
health11 days ago

Scratch that itch at your own risk, science explains why

Researchers used mice to uncover why scratching bug bites feels satisfying but often makes the irritation worse. By applying irritants to the mice and using cones to prevent scratching, scientists observed more swelling and immune-cell activity when scratching occurred, while keeping the itch un-scratched led to milder inflammation. The work helps explain the itch-scratch cycle and why the initial relief from scratching is temporary and potentially harmful.

via New York Post|
#diseases#health#mosquitoes
Cosmic rebound: a black-hole past could have sparked our universe's birth
science2 months ago

Cosmic rebound: a black-hole past could have sparked our universe's birth

A team from the University of Portsmouth and the Institute of Space Sciences proposes a 'black hole universe' theory in which our cosmos rebounded from a prior collapse, rather than arising solely from a Big Bang singularity. The model suggests remnants like black holes could survive as cosmic fossils, potentially shaping the current universe and addressing mysteries such as the nature of dark matter, what triggered the Big Bang, and how galaxies formed. Published in Physical Review D, the theory outlines tests such as relic gravitational waves or patterns in the cosmic microwave background to identify evidence of a prior collapsing universe.

via The Independent|
#big-bang#dark-matter#fossils
Scientists Reeling as Epstein Associations Surface in Donor Fallout
science4 months ago

Scientists Reeling as Epstein Associations Surface in Donor Fallout

Newly released Epstein files show extensive ties to scientists, triggering resignations and investigations. Notable cases include Jack Horner losing his position at Chapman University after visiting Epstein in 2012, and Columbia University’s Richard Axel stepping down from a leadership role. The disclosures also scrutinize donations from Epstein to MIT and other institutions, while Columbia disciplines a dentist and an associate over Epstein‑linked admissions. The files’ contents have not been independently verified by Nature.

via Nature|
#academia#donations#epstein
Evolving Trust in Scientists: A Post-Pandemic Perspective
science-and-society1 year ago

Evolving Trust in Scientists: A Post-Pandemic Perspective

A Pew Research Center survey of 9,593 U.S. adults reveals that public trust in scientists has slightly increased since last year, with 76% expressing confidence in scientists to act in the public's best interests. However, trust remains lower than pre-pandemic levels. The survey highlights partisan differences, with Democrats showing more confidence in scientists than Republicans, though trust among Republicans has risen slightly. Americans are divided on scientists' roles in policymaking, with 51% supporting active involvement. Communication is seen as a weakness for scientists, and public opinion is split on whether scientists make better policy decisions than others.

via Pew Research Center|
#communication#partisandifferences#policymaking