A new cell therapy has shown promising results in treating autoimmune diseases in children and adolescents, according to a study highlighted in Nature News. The therapy appears to reset the immune system, easing severe symptoms in eight young patients.
The personalized cell therapy, known as CAR-T therapy, is a significant development in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Source 1, Nature News, details this breakthrough.
In other scientific news, a parasitic wasp has been found to castrate its moth larvae hosts using a domesticated virus, as reported by Nature News (Source 2). The virus causes the death of cells in the larvae's testes.
Meanwhile, the impact of artificial intelligence continues to expand across various fields. Source 5, a multi-source Nature News article, notes AI's role in deciphering ancient games and music creation. The article also mentions Singapore's investments in AI and its use by a musician with ALS.
The rise of AI has also brought new attention to Wikipedia. Vox (Source 4) reported that the online encyclopedia is experiencing a "renaissance" in the age of AI, though questions remain about its future as AI bots train using its content. The article notes that Wikipedia's human-powered identity is at risk.
While the Trump administration's scientific agenda has been widely criticized, Vox (Source 3) suggests that there may be some positive aspects to consider. The article indicates that the administration's science policy is being shaped by a diverse coalition of players, not solely by anti-science ideologues.
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