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Three Immunologists Awarded Nobel for Regulatory T Cells in Cancer Research
Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries on regulatory T cells preventing immune attacks, foundational for modern T cell cancer therapies. Their research enables advancements in immunotherapy. A lecture on their work is available on YouTube.
Link Industries Launches with $60M for Next-Gen CAR-T Therapies
Biotech firm Link Industries launched on December 15, 2025, with $60 million Series A funding led by Johnson & Johnson's VC to develop advanced CAR-T cancer treatments. The company aims to innovate cell therapies. Investors include major names in biotech.
Rockefeller Researchers Unveil Key T-Cell Receptor Function Insights
Rockefeller University findings reveal how T-cell receptors (TCR) activate upon antigen encounter in realistic lipid environments, challenging prior cryo-EM data. This deepens understanding for expanding T cell therapies to new cancers. Discoveries used in vivo-like lipid mixtures.
Vyriad's In Vivo CAR-T Candidate Clears Myeloma Tumors in Mice
Vyriad presented data at ASH Annual Meeting showing VV169 in vivo CAR-T therapy achieved 100% clearance of disseminated myeloma tumors in mice within 28 days. This advances non-invasive cancer treatments. Preclinical results highlight efficacy.
China's Artificial Sun Shatters Fusion Energy Limit
China's experimental fusion reactor broke a major performance barrier on January 9, advancing toward limitless clean energy production. The 'artificial sun' achieved sustained high-temperature operations. This milestone edges closer to practical fusion power.
Scientists Study 100 Possible Alien Radio Signals from Arecibo Data
Researchers analyzed 100 potential extraterrestrial radio signals from the collapsed Arecibo Observatory, concluding a 21-year search on January 13. This ends a landmark SETI effort. Signals warrant further investigation.
James Webb Spots Oddball Platypus Galaxies Challenging Formation Models
JWST discovered 'platypus galaxies' on January 10, featuring unusual shapes that may upend theories of galaxy evolution. These oddballs blend disk and elliptical traits. Observations question standard formation processes.
Materials Project Surpasses 650K Users, Fuels AI Materials Revolution
Berkeley Lab's Materials Project hit over 650,000 users by January 13, providing AI-ready datasets for rapid materials discovery in energy tech. It enables ML models for predicting properties, used by Microsoft and Google DeepMind. Community contributions expand coverage.
SCIANCE Project Kicks Off to Boost AI in European Science
The SCIANCE project launched in Brussels on January 13 to coordinate AI research across physics, materials, life, earth sciences, and humanities via RAISE infrastructure. It will produce a Strategic Research Agenda. Partners include top EU research centers.
Northwestern Nanomaterial Protects Brain Post-Stroke in Mice
A single IV dose of regenerative nanomaterial crossed the blood-brain barrier post-ischemic stroke, reducing damage without toxicity in preclinical mouse models on January 13. It promotes nerve repair via dynamic molecules. Potential for TBI and ALS applications.
Ancient Viral DNA Aids Embryo Development in Mouse Study
DNA from ancient viral infections revealed on January 12 to assist embryo development, per mouse research. This uncovers evolutionary roles of viral remnants. Findings link virology to developmental biology.
Metal Compounds Identified as Antibiotics via Robotic Click Chemistry
Robots using 'click chemistry' on January 12 pinpointed metal compounds as promising new antibiotics. This automates discovery against resistance. Efficiency boosts drug development pipelines.