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Scientists now have an AI assistant built on 150 years of trusted research data that makes complex discoveries faster and more reliable. Three out of four researchers say it's more trustworthy than other AI tools.
After nearly a century of research, immunotherapy treatments are curing some cancers without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Patients like 71-year-old Maureen Sideris are seeing tumors disappear after just months of treatment.
South Africa is rolling out a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that showed near 100% effectiveness in trials. The first shipment has arrived, with free distribution at 360 clinics starting in May.
After four months of immunotherapy infusions, a 71-year-old woman's esophageal cancer vanished completely without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Scientists say these breakthrough treatments are finally hitting their stride after nearly 100 years of development.
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A drug already in trials for blood cancer could transform treatment for lobular breast cancer, a difficult-to-detect form affecting 15% of breast cancer patients. Scientists found the drug slowed tumor growth and spread in mice with minimal side effects.
Researchers created a breakthrough nanodisc system that shows viruses in their true form, revealing hidden weak points that could lead to more effective vaccines. The technology speeds up vaccine development from months to just one week.
A new injection given just twice a year significantly lowered blood pressure in patients whose condition wasn't controlled by daily pills. The breakthrough could transform care for the 1 in 3 adults living with hypertension.
A tiny molecule discovered using AI mimics Ozempic's weight loss effects without the nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. Animal studies show the peptide targets only the brain's appetite center, not the entire digestive system.
Scientists have found a naturally occurring molecule that works like Ozempic but without the nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. The breakthrough came from an AI tool that scanned thousands of potential peptides hiding in human genes.
US researchers have cracked the code on 3D printing permanent zirconia dental crowns in hours instead of days, potentially ending multiple dental visits for millions. The breakthrough slashes a 100-hour process down to just 30 minutes.
Rebecca King Crews spent years seeking answers before her Parkinson's diagnosis at age 50, but a breakthrough FDA-approved treatment is now helping manage her symptoms without surgery. Her story shines light on early-onset Parkinson's and a promising new therapy option.
A new gene therapy has reduced seizures by up to 85% in children with Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. Kids in the trial are not only having fewer seizures but are making friends and enjoying life alongside their peers for the first time.
A simple questionnaire developed in India is revolutionizing how doctors diagnose a deadly lung condition that has long stumped medical professionals. The tool achieves over 90% accuracy and could save countless lives across South Asia.
A breakthrough tool reveals HIV-infected cells stay active during treatment, explaining why the virus rebounds so quickly. The discovery opens doors to better therapies and brings researchers closer to a cure.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered how a protein mutation can clear cellular traffic jams in brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. The finding could unlock new treatments for millions living with the condition.
A breakthrough treatment is giving hope to women with triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease. Results show patients lived nearly twice as long compared to standard treatment.
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Rebecca Crews underwent a groundbreaking five-hour procedure that uses focused ultrasound to reduce debilitating Parkinson's tremors without a single incision. Within hours of treatment, she could lift her leg and write legibly again after years of struggling with basic tasks.
A 57-year-old woman who discovered she had leukemia during a routine work health check is now running the London Marathon with her husband to raise £25,000 for cancer research. Sandra Breene had no symptoms when doctors found her dangerously high white blood cell count in 2022.
Fertility science is opening doors to parenthood for millions who thought their family dreams were over. From egg freezing to IVF breakthroughs, medical advances are giving people control over one of life's most meaningful journeys.
Indian researchers have validated two groundbreaking tuberculosis vaccines that show up to 79.5% effectiveness against the disease, offering new hope for children and adults in a country carrying 27% of the world's TB burden. The vaccines demonstrate particular promise in protecting kids aged 6 to 14 from all forms of TB.
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