This virus therapy supercharges the immune system against brain cancer

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that a single dose of an oncolytic virus, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells, can draw immune cells deep into brain tumors and keep them active there. Their findings, published in Cell, explain how this…

Closing your eyes to hear better might be a big mistake

When people try to focus on a faint sound, many instinctively shut their eyes. The common belief is that removing visual distractions allows the brain to concentrate more fully on hearing, boosting sensitivity. However, this approach does not always work, especially in environments filled with background noise. A study published…

A Varese uno striscione per Bossi, ‘grazie Capo, Padania libera’ – Notizie – Ansa.it

 “Grazie Capo, Padania libera”. Lo striscione lungo quasi 5 metri è comparso questa mattina presto sul cavalcavia di viale Europa a Varese, ben visibile a chi esce dall’autostrada Milano-Varese dirigendosi verso il centro città.     E’ l’omaggio dei Giovani Padani “oggi sindaci, consiglieri regionali, parlamentari , ministri, militanti e cittadini”,…

Astronomers discover nearby galaxy was shattered by cosmic crash

The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is one of the Milky Way’s closest galactic neighbors, a compact, gas-rich galaxy that can be seen with the naked eye from the southern hemisphere. It orbits our galaxy along with its larger companion, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), and all three have been interacting…

Scientists turn CO2 into fuel using breakthrough single-atom catalyst

Every chemical reaction must overcome an energy hurdle before it can occur. Substances need an initial input of energy to start reacting. Sometimes this barrier is small, like lighting a match. In many industrial processes, however, the required energy is much higher, which increases costs. To make reactions easier and…

Borse asiatiche deboli in apertura – Notizie – Ansa.it

Andamento contrastato per le principali piazze cinesi a metà mattina. L’indice della Borsa di Shanghai è pressoché invariato (-0,04%) a 4.004,90 punti, mentre quello della piazza di Shenzhen guadagna lo 0,99% a 14.039,72 punti. Gli scambi si muovono senza una direzione univoca, con acquisti concentrati su Shenzhen. Prosegue in ribasso…

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link between oral health and breast cancer. Their research shows that a bacterium commonly associated with gum disease may help initiate breast cancer, accelerate tumor growth, and promote its spread by…

What happens after Ozempic shocked researchers

As injectable GLP-1 medications become more widely used, many people wonder what happens when patients stop taking them outside of controlled clinical trials. A new analysis from Cleveland Clinic, involving nearly 8,000 patients, suggests that stopping drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide does not typically result in major weight regain in…

Scientists thought ravens followed wolves. They were wrong

When a wolf pack brings down prey, ravens are often the first to show up. Even before wolves begin feeding, these birds gather nearby, ready to snatch any scraps that become available. Their timing has long seemed almost uncanny, leading many people to assume that ravens simply follow wolves to…

Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may significantly increase the risk of serious heart problems, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26). People who consumed more than nine servings per day were 67% more likely to experience major cardiac events compared with those…

Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight

New research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that fat stored around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may raise the risk of heart failure, largely due to inflammation. The conference, held in Boston from March 17 to 20, highlights the latest findings in…

Nuova bufera sui mercati, balzano petrolio e gas – Notizie – Ansa.it

  Nuova bufera sui mercati, con la volatilità alle stelle a causa dell’escalation del conflitto in Medio Oriente. Gli attacchi di Usa a Israele alle piattaforme petrolifere e del gas dell’Iran della vigilia, a cui ha risposto oggi Teheran colpendo piattaforme in Qatar, ha spinto alle stelle il greggio e…

Umberto Bossi, la vita per immagini – Primopiano – Ansa.it

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Il chitarrista degli Ac/Dc ricoverato a Buenos Aires – Notizie – Ansa.it

Il chitarrista della leggendaria band australiana AC/DC, Stevie Young, è stato ricoverato in una clinica di Buenos Aires, secondo quanto annuncia la società di produzione locale che organizza i concerti della band in Argentina.     Il nipote dello storico chitarrista della band, Angus Young, è impegnato nella tappa latinoamericana del…