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The first, early-stage clinical trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine was published in 2017 in the journal Nature. Researchers from BioNTech and colleagues took tumors removed from 13 patients with melanoma. They read the entire genomes of the cancer cells and identified 10 mutations in each tumor. The researchers gave each patient a unique mRNA vaccine based on the mutations in their own tumors. … [Read more...] about COVID Vaccines Open Door for Cancer Treatments, Others

“Everything was on today especially my putting which is what is difficult out here, in the wind during the second round I was able to manage the hard holes and make some putts and some solid pars. I had a few other birdie putts I could've made as well but I feel good about where my game is. Happy to see our team in a position to move up tomorrow as well,” Cunningham said to Arizona Athletics. … [Read more...] about ‘Cats come out hot in first tournament of the season

Last week the Wildcats didn’t participate in a team tournament because of a break in their schedule, but despite the break, the team still produced good numbers in their return. At the end of round one the ‘Cats found themselves in ninth place as a team. Cunningham led the team in round one finishing fourth in the individual category.  … [Read more...] about Men’s golf finishes 10th in Florida, defeats ASU

Efforts already are being made to characterize and understand the infectivity properties and immunological consequences of these new variants. However, as was the case at the start of the pandemic, most countries remain extraordinarily uncertain as to (1) the extent to which these novel variants are spreading and (2) the likelihood as to whether and when these new variants will become predominant. Unfortunately, these issues do not appear as if they will be extensively addressed in the immediate future. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for instance, is currently only planning on having each state send it "at least 10 samples” on a biweekly basis for sequencing and further characterization. … [Read more...] about Genomic sequencing and forecasting needed to combat deadlier COVID variants

Over the years, he has met countless guests as part of special behind-the-scenes tours.  From children with life-threatening illnesses to celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal and Gloria Estefan, he has left an indelible impression as a gentle giant.  His loss leaves an immeasurable hole in the hearts of all who loved him. … [Read more...] about Toshi, Oldest Eastern Black Rhino In North America, Dies At Zoo Miami