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Science
Scientists Revive a Last-Resort Antibiotic Against Superbugs
Instead of developing an entirely new antibiotic, researchers paired vancomycin with a compound that restores its power against resistant bacteria.
Science
Mini CRISPR Jumps From 10% to 90% Editing Efficiency
A compact CRISPR enzyme from NIH-funded UT Austin researchers is small enough to deliver inside the body — and edits genes with 9x the accuracy.
Science
Scientists Discover a Hidden "Drain" Inside the Human Brain
Using advanced MRI, researchers found a previously unknown waste-removal pathway along the middle meningeal artery — a potential key to treating Alzheimer's.
Science
New Mass Spectrometer Prototype Can Analyze a Billion Molecules at Once
Researchers at Rockefeller University have built a revolutionary mass spectrometer prototype called MultiQ-IT that processes billions of ions simultaneously, potentially transforming drug discovery and single-cell biology.
Science
Scientists Create First Lab-Grown Oesophagus That Can Swallow
Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London have engineered the first lab-grown food pipe that successfully restores swallowing function — a breakthrough that could transform treatment for children born with life-threatening conditions.
News
Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas to Eliminate Leprosy
The World Health Organization has officially verified Chile as the first country in the Americas — and second globally — to eliminate leprosy, marking over 30 years without a locally transmitted case.
Science
Scientists Crack the 250-Year-Old Mystery of How Plants Make Quinine
Researchers have finally decoded the complete biosynthetic pathway that cinchona trees use to produce quinine, one of history's most important medicines — opening the door to lab-grown antimalarials.
Technology
A Lab Mistake at Cambridge Leads to a Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize Drug Development
Cambridge scientists accidentally discovered a light-powered chemical reaction that lets researchers modify complex drug molecules in minutes instead of months — without toxic chemicals.
Science
Scientists Discover Molecule That Stops Aggressive Breast Cancer in Its Tracks
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed SU212, a new molecule that blocks a key enzyme fueling triple-negative breast cancer — one of the deadliest forms of the disease — opening the door to treatments where few currently exist.
Science
World's First In-Utero Stem Cell Therapy for Spina Bifida Declared Safe in Landmark Trial
A UC Davis research team has successfully combined fetal surgery with stem cells to treat spina bifida before birth, with results published in The Lancet showing the pioneering approach is safe for both mother and baby.
Science
Scientists Discover the Protein That Triggers Diabetic Blindness — And How to Stop It
Researchers have identified LRG1, a protein that causes the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy, and shown that blocking it in mice completely prevents vision loss — offering hope for the 100 million people at risk worldwide.
Human Achievements
World Wildlife Day 2026 Shines a Spotlight on the Medicinal Plants That Sustain Billions
This year's World Wildlife Day theme highlights medicinal and aromatic plants — the overlooked biological foundations of global health, heritage, and livelihoods.
Science
CRISPR Breakthrough: Scientists Can Now Edit Genes Without Cutting DNA
A new technique from UNSW Sydney activates silenced genes without snipping DNA — making gene therapy safer for conditions like sickle cell disease.
Science
New AI System Can Detect Parkinson's Disease Up to 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have developed an AI tool that identifies biomarkers of Parkinson's disease in routine blood tests years before clinical symptoms emerge.