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Intense rainfall led to fatal flash flooding in Texas on July 4. Immune cells known as natural killer (NK) cells can be genetically modified to combat autoimmune diseases like lupus. Initial clinical trials demonstrate that this treatment could be more affordable than CAR-T-cell therapy. A brain-computer interface (BCI) has enabled a man without limbs to engage with video games, demonstrating advancements in BCI technology which is prioritized in China. Taylor & Francis has paused submissions to investigate flagged papers in its journal Bioengineered due to possible manipulation.
Researchers have genetically engineered natural killer (NK) cells to target and destroy cells responsible for autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and systemic sclerosis.
Two initial clinical trials indicate that this NK cell therapy could be more cost-effective than CAR-T-cell therapy, which requires personal T cell harvesting.
StairMed's brain-computer interface enables a man without limbs to play games, showcasing reduced invasiveness compared to some existing technologies.
Chinese innovations in brain-computer interfaces have restored movement and enabled communication for individuals with serious disabilities and neurological conditions.
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