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Scientists are voting on the year's most exciting medical advances, from an ALS genetic test to dental floss that tracks stress levels. The competition showcases 64 innovations that could change millions of lives.
Japanese researchers are transforming cancer treatment with two breakthroughs: a massive DNA database for personalized prevention and a revolutionary therapy that uses the body's own cells to deliver drugs directly to tumors. These innovations could make treatment safer, cheaper, and more effective for millions.
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
Scientists in Newcastle have developed a breakthrough urine test that catches deadly urinary tract cancers in Lynch syndrome patients before any symptoms show. The test has already detected early-stage cancer in five people, saving them from invasive treatments.
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
A team of volunteer genealogists spent hundreds of hours identifying a man found along a Maryland highway in 1981, finally bringing closure to a family that didn't even know he was missing. The DNA Doe Project's pro bono work proves that everyday people with passion can solve cases that stumped investigators for decades.
Dutch researchers tested every possible mutation in a little-known breast cancer gene, creating a library that tells doctors exactly which patients face real risk. The discovery ends years of uncertainty for women carrying PALB2 mutations.
Scientists discovered a way to use tiny zebrafish to quickly test if a newborn's genetic mutation will actually cause a deadly disease. The breakthrough helps doctors avoid giving babies unnecessary $2 million treatments while still protecting those who truly need help.
Health advocates in the United Kingdom are gaining momentum in their push to expand lifesaving newborn screening tests that can catch treatable conditions before they cause harm. While the U.K. currently tests for just 10 diseases, new pressure could bring life-changing early detection to thousands more babies.
The NHS is creating the world's first national database of 120 cancer-linked genes, offering free genetic testing and early screening to tens of thousands of families. It's a game-changing shift from treating cancer to preventing it before it starts.