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Millions living with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis could soon trade a lifetime of medication for a single treatment. Sail Biomedicines is unveiling breakthrough data on a therapy that reprograms immune cells inside the body to potentially cure autoimmune diseases.
University of Ottawa scientists created a synthetic peptide gel that seals wounds using light, matching commercial adhesives while being fully biodegradable. The innovation could transform how doctors repair tissues without triggering immune responses.
A chance discovery involving frog eggs led to medications that transformed cystic fibrosis from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Dr. Mike Welsh just won biomedicine's highest honor for research that saved thousands of lives.
China is redirecting billions from government expenses into emerging tech and elder care. The country plans to increase science spending by 7.1% while cutting official travel and meeting costs by up to 10%.
High schoolers in Lawrence showcased yearlong projects in eight career pathways, from raising chicks to creating simulated medical wounds. The expo proves hands-on learning makes education stick when students don't even realize they're learning.
Scientists at Monash University discovered a tick protein that blocks immune signals linked to multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. This natural protein could lead to more effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited options.
A groundbreaking analysis of 36.5 million scientific articles reveals that research by women waits up to 15% longer in peer review than work by men, finally giving scientists hard data to address publishing disparities. The findings point to a fixable problem in how scientific knowledge reaches the world.
A new AI system called Co-Scientist just helped researchers discover promising new treatments for acute myeloid leukemia that worked in laboratory experiments. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can speed up the slow, expensive process of finding new medical cures.
Mexico signed a groundbreaking agreement with Moderna to manufacture mRNA vaccines domestically, including potential vaccines for dengue and cancer. The five-year partnership will transfer cutting-edge vaccine technology to Mexican facilities and support local scientific research.
High schoolers in Prince William County just presented a year's worth of research tackling everything from brewery syndrome to earthquake detection. These aren't science fair volcanos—they're real solutions to problems affecting millions.
Vietnam's Hai Phong city and South Korea's top science institute just signed a partnership to build cutting-edge biotech research centers and train the next generation of scientists. The collaboration aims to transform the port city into Southeast Asia's gateway for Korean technology.
A national network of clinics has cracked over 1,000 baffling medical cases, giving desperate families answers after years of searching. The program turns diagnostic dead ends into scientific breakthroughs that help millions.
Scientists discovered that pairing two already-approved medications can reverse dangerous liver fat buildup and potentially reduce heart disease risk. The breakthrough could help one in three adults affected by the world's most common liver condition.
Singapore and China's Shandong province celebrated 33 years of partnership with 10 new agreements focused on green technology, AI, and digital innovation. Their trade has grown 35 times since 1993, reaching $10.68 billion in 2025.
Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center and partner institutions created an AI-powered platform that tests hundreds of cancer treatments simultaneously on patients' own tumor cells. The technology could help doctors choose personalized treatments faster and improve outcomes for cancers with limited options.