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CAR T-cells enable record-breaking 18-year nerve cancer remission

New ScientistFebruary 17, 2025

A cancer therapy that uses genetically engineered immune cells, called CAR T-cells, has kept a person free of a potentially fatal nerve tumour for a record-breaking 18 years.

Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing

New ScientistFebruary 3, 2025

Taking a daily omega-3 supplement appears to slow down the rate of biological ageing by three months – and even more so if you also take vitamin D and exercise

Wake up to the bigger picture on how to get a better night’s sleep

New ScientistJanuary 22, 2025

We often obsess about nighttime routines for good sleep, but mounting evidence shows that what we do during our waking hours is also important – a more holistic view that could ease the modern pressure to create a perfect environment for when our heads hit the pillow

The new science of sleep: How to sleep better whatever your lifestyle

New ScientistJanuary 22, 2025

We all know the tired old advice about how to get the best night’s rest, but it can be hard to follow in the real world. A more personalised and holistic approach could help