Emerging CAR-T immunotherapies leverage modified versions of patient’s T-cells to target and kill cancer cells. In a new study, published June 28 online in Cell Stem Cell, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of Minnesota report that similarly modified natural killer (NK) cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem […]
Rachel Bilson Says Parenting With Ex Hayden Christensen Is 'a Tricky One'
When news broke that our high school crushes Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen called off their nearly decadelong relationship last year, we were devastated (well, as much as one could be for people we’ve never met). Since the split, both parties have remained pretty quiet, focusing primarily on their careers and their daughter, Briar Rose. […]
How a red wine compound may prevent cancer
Resveratrol is a bioactive compound that can be found in the skin of grapes, red wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries, among others. Recently, research has been paying increasing attention to this fascinating compound, as its unexpected health benefits are becoming evident. Slowing down aging of the brain, lowering the brain inflammation in those with dementia, […]
How to Deal With a Stunningly Stubborn Kid
As if parenting weren’t hard enough just trying to keep your kid alive, are you dealing with a serious case of the stubborns too? If you have a child who is particularly strong-willed, it can be enough to make you want to catch the next flight to Acapulco — alone. Is there a right way […]