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'Like a reset button on a computer': Designer cells 'reboot' immune system in 3 different autoimmune diseases
By Tia Ghose published
A small trial used designer CAR T cells to reboot the immune systems of patients with three autoimmune diseases, but it's still too early to say whether the treatment works in the long term.

AI could identify the next superbug-fighting drug
By Abdullahi Tunde Aborode published
By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.

LED device treats leading cause of vision loss with light therapy, FDA says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration will allow a new device to be marketed as a treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration.

How does licorice interfere with medications?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Eating licorice regularly, in large quantities or with certain medications can cause serious side effects. But why is that?

Does activated charcoal interact with medication?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that?

Why does dairy make antibiotics less effective?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Dairy products can affect the way certain medications work. But why?

Drug inspired by spider venom aims to reverse heart attack damage
By Emily Cooke published
A clinical trial will test whether a synthetic version of a spider venom molecule can reverse tissue damage after a heart attack.

Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?

Some cells can enter a 'third state that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and death.' Here's how.
By Peter A Noble, Alex Pozhitkov published
Given the right conditions, certain types of cells are able to self-assemble into new lifeforms after the organism they were once part of has died.
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