Happy Headlines: Aggressive Tumors Eliminated, Teens Rescue Dogs from Burning Home, Coral Reef Lifeline

New Approach Makes Aggressive Tumors Shrink or Disappear

Fresh hope for people battling aggressive cancers that haven’t responded to other treatments. Scientists modified an existing cancer drug — known for its heavy side effects — so it works in a more targeted way. Rather than attacking cancer directly, it supercharges the body’s own immune cells to do the job. In two patients, the results were remarkable: very aggressive tumors vanished completely. Even more surprising, only one tumor site was treated with injections, yet all other tumors in the body also disappeared. Lead researcher Jeffrey Ravetch called the results “very dramatic and unexpected” and noted the immune system can, in some cases, hunt down and destroy cancer cells throughout the body. Further studies will explore why only some patients saw these dramatic benefits.

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Brave Teenagers Save Dogs from Burning House

In a Utah neighborhood, a group of young men noticed smoke rising from a home. Seeing a car in the driveway, they suspected someone — or something — might still be inside. They knocked on doors and windows, and soon heard frantic barking. Determined to help, they repeatedly tried to force the front door open — finally succeeding, as captured on a doorbell camera. They rescued two dogs and brought them to safety just before flames consumed the home. The teens later said the gratitude of the dogs’ owners made their daring rescue feel even more worthwhile.

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Tiny Helpers Give Coral Reefs a Fighting Chance

Researchers have found that some corals can withstand heat better when surrounded by certain bacteria and microorganisms. These microscopic “allies” act like a protective shield, helping corals stay healthy even as ocean temperatures rise. With reefs around the world threatened by climate change — and countless marine species relying on them for food and shelter — this discovery could be key to saving them. Scientists hope that by better understanding how these microbial communities work, they can help strengthen and preserve vulnerable reefs.

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