A woman named Lisa Pisano recently underwent a pig kidney transplant, making her the second person to receive a kidney from a gene-edited pig. However, just 47 days later, she found herself back on dialysis after surgeons removed the failing organ. The first patient to receive a pig kidney transplant, Richard “Rick” Slayman, tragically passed
The Food and Drug Administration recently gave its approval for Moderna’s vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) specifically targeting adults aged 60 and above. This marks a significant milestone for Moderna as it introduces its second product into the U.S. market. The approval comes at a critical time for the company, facing decreasing demand for
Amazon Fire TV is stepping up its game with a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature upgrade aimed at simplifying the process of discovering new shows and movies. By leveraging its in-house AI model to enhance the search feature, Amazon is revolutionizing the user experience by enabling searches based on genre, plot, and more. This personalized
The recent discovery of contaminated tap water in the village of Bramley in Surrey has raised significant concerns among residents. Thames Water conducted tests which revealed a deterioration in water quality, prompting them to issue a warning to 616 homes in the area. The affected residents have been advised not to use the tap water
The Chicago Bears made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing that they would be the focal point of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” during the upcoming training camp. This decision marks the first time in the history of the franchise that the Bears will be featured on the popular show. While Chairman George McCaskey had previously been
The Sun is a fascinating celestial body that exhibits various cycles and rhythms that are still not fully understood by scientists. One of the most well-known cycles is the 11-year Schwabe cycle, which involves fluctuations in solar activity levels. Recent research has shed light on a potential connection between the Sun’s activity and the gravitational
Over the past three years, Beijing has made significant strides in allowing robotaxis to operate closer to the heart of the city. This latest development involves the testing of robotaxis with human staff onboard along a 40-minute route between the Beijing South Railway Station and the suburb of Yizhuang. According to Ning Zhang, the vice
The African American Film Critics Association and Better Brothers LA are coming together to honor Pride Month with their annual luncheon on June 1. This event is dedicated to recognizing films and TV series that contribute to the visibility and representation of LGBTQ communities on screen. Specifically, this year the focus will be on the
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a challenging disease to diagnose and treat due to its rarity and heterogeneity. Current standard treatments like intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), steroids, and plasma exchange are not always effective, especially in certain CIDP phenotypes. This has prompted the search for valid biomarkers that can aid in both the diagnosis and
The annual Bilderberg Meeting is set to kick off in Madrid, Spain, with an elite list of participants from the business and political worlds. Among the attendees are the CEOs of artificial intelligence heavyweights such as Google DeepMind, Microsoft AI, Anthropic, and Mistral AI. This exclusive gathering will also include business executives like Citigroup CEO