Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals. Named Megacauda sungei, the Jurassic-era animal could chew and swallow food using specialised structures. Published in Nature, the findings offer new insights into how early mammals developed different feeding abilities.

In a remarkable advancement, Stanford researchers have unveiled Orca-T therapy, which has recently received FDA approval. After two decades of rigorous development, this innovative treatment was administered to its inaugural commercial patient, a high-risk leukemia sufferer. Notably, Orca-T significantly minimizes the chances of graft-versus-host disease post-stem cell transplants, offering reduced chemotherapy requirements and lower side effects. Future studies are anticipated to investigate its relevance for broader patient demographics.