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UC San Francisco is set to launch the first tissue bank for long COVID, following evidence that the virus persists in the body, potentially unlocking treatments. The initiative, backed by significant research and funding, aims to delve into the biological processes of long COVID, collaborating with specialists in various fields to advance understanding and treatment. Credit: SciTechDaily.comUC San Francisco is set to launch the world’s first tissue bank with samples donated by patients with long COVID. The move follows…

On Wednesday, writer Gabriel Smith shared what at first glance seemed to be an email sent by the singer Charli XCX, asking if she could use the title of Smith’s forthcoming debut novel, Brat, for her next album, which is also being released this summer. “I have been a HUGE fan of your writing for ages,” the email states, adding that using the title would be a “tribute”.Yet, looking closer, it is clear the email is faked – the recipient is Charli, not Smith. On Thursday, Charli responded to the faked email: “ive never…

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two will be among the biggest cinematic events of 2024. When it hit theaters on March 1st, it was already sporting stratospheric ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, Letterboxd, and IMDb from early screenings. The hype was real. Per Deadline, box-office predictions currently point towards a $170 million worldwide opening for the Dune sequel. If confirmed, that is enough to rival the numbers of blockbusters like Barbie and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The movie cost $190 million to…

If you've ever looked at the library on offer by your Apple TV Plus subscription and wished that there were some more blockbuster movies for you to watch, you're going to be in for a pretty great weekend. That's the good news following the addition of dozens of movies to the Apple TV Plus library absolutely free.The new movies cover the full gamut of genres and there should be something to watch for everyone whether you're in the mood for a love story or want to settle down and watch some sci-fi. But you'll need to be…

Dune: Part Two movie review – Denis Villeneuve spent most of the first part establishing the world, characters, and moral conflict of the story adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 epic science fiction novel. Gladly, its follow-up moves far more swiftly than. With most of the groundwork already done, Dune: Part Two could've dared harder. But like its protagonist, the movie also keeps dreaming more than daring. Dune: Part Two movie review -- Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's love story is the beating heart of this film…

Image: LucasfilmIn current Star Wars canon, the plot to steal the Death Star’s technical plans is incredibly straight forward: it’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the tale of Galen Erso’s sacrifice and the ragtag team that swooped down to Scarif and gave their lives to ensure that data fell into Rebel hands. But in the expanded universe, one of Star Wars’ most legendary games set the stage for a much larger, more complicated process.Dark Forces, released in 1995—and re-released this week with a new remaster across PC and…

Meme coins have carved out a niche in the rapidly growing crypto market that combines the whimsical nature of internet culture with serious investment potential. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and BEFE Token represent two intriguing sides of the spectrum.  Shiba Inu is one of the most popular and second-largest meme coins after Dogecoin. At the same time, BEFE is the latest entry in this exciting market, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in 2024. This article delves into the short-term price predictions for…

A study reveals that people with long COVID have dysfunctional immune cells, showing chronic inflammation and abnormal movement into organs. Analyzing immune cells and molecules in 43 individuals, the research highlights a low-level viral persistence in long COVID, with a particular focus on T cells’ mismatched activity, paving the way for understanding and treating the condition.Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco, conducted analyses on immune cells from individuals with…

The Apple Vision Pro has now been on sale for almost a month, but only for those who are in the United States. While some people have chosen to import the headset from the US and have it shipped to their own country, most potential Apple Vision Pro buyers are (im)patiently waiting for Apple to make it available for them to buy locally. And some of them might not have to wait too much longer, it seems.While Apple has not yet said when it will launch its spatial computer globally, previous reports had claimed that there…

What could Apple have done with the humble automobile?Ideas, some credible and others less so, have dripped out for a decade. For a time, the company was rumored to be working on something small based on BMW's i3. Then it was said to actually be a van. With augmented reality, a new kind of battery and smart seat belts.  Reports suggested a desire to leapfrog Tesla and go straight to full self-driving — and it was granted permission to test its technology on California roads. It was looking at building charging…