Metabolite from Keto Diet Found to Enhance CAR T Cell Therapy Against Cancer

Researchers have discovered that a metabolite produced by the body during a ketogenic diet can increase the effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy, a form of immunotherapy used to treat certain types of cancer. The study found that the metabolite, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), can enhance the ability of CAR T cells to kill cancer cells.

Protests Continue as South Korean President’s Fate Hangs in Balance

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Seoul, South Korea, as the country’s Constitutional Court begins deliberations on the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, reflect the deep divisions within South Korean society over the president’s fate.

Apple to Discontinue Green Bubbles in iMessage Next Week

Apple is set to roll out a surprise update to its iPhone operating system, which will bring an end to the “green bubble” phenomenon in iMessage. The update, scheduled to take place next week, will see the traditional green text bubbles replaced with a new blue design for all messages, regardless of the sender’s device.

NASA Receives Recommendations for Two Ambitious Heliophysics Missions

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released its decadal survey for heliophysics, recommending two flagship missions for NASA to explore the Sun and its impact on the solar system. The missions aim to improve our understanding of the Sun’s behavior and its effects on the Earth’s magnetic field, space weather, and the search for life beyond our planet.