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Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Scientists discovered how herpes viruses actively soften cell nuclei during infection, revealing a new target for fighting viral diseases. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments for millions affected by viral infections.
A mother whose daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder created an AI platform that saves families 53 hours a week and accelerates treatment research by up to 50%. Citizen Health now helps over 8,000 patients across 350 rare diseases navigate care and connect with others facing the same challenges.
Chemists achieved the impossible by stabilizing a highly reactive molecule in water for the first time, confirming a bold 1958 theory about how vitamin B1 works in our bodies. The breakthrough could lead to safer, greener drug manufacturing.
Scientists discovered that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are linked to fewer toxic protein tangles in the brain 16 years later. The finding offers hope that something as simple as sunshine, fish, or supplements could help protect against Alzheimer's.
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After nearly three decades of living with multiple sclerosis, Ann Romney has overcome debilitating symptoms through alternative therapies and now champions research that could stop MS progression within five years.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown waste removal system in the human brain that could transform how we understand and treat Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. The breakthrough came from watching fluid movement in real time using advanced MRI technology.
Scientists discovered a tiny brain region that drives high blood pressure in people who don't respond to medication. Better yet, they've already found a promising way to treat it.
Japan just became the latest nation to outlaw gene editing for designer babies, backing its ban with serious consequences. The new law protects against unproven technology while keeping the door open for legitimate medical research.
Three Rice University juniors just earned one of the nation's most prestigious STEM scholarships for groundbreaking research tackling diabetes, bone regeneration, and clean energy. Their work shows how the next generation is already solving some of our biggest challenges.
University of Virginia researchers created AI tools that could transform how quickly life-saving medications reach patients. Their system designs drugs by simulating how proteins actually move in the body, not just frozen snapshots.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins developed a nose-delivered vaccine that helps the body fight tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease. Early tests show it could shorten treatment times and prevent drug-resistant strains.
A University of Kentucky scientist is turning Lyme disease bacteria against itself in a promising new treatment approach. The breakthrough comes as tick-borne illnesses have jumped 128% nationwide since 2020.
Breakthrough weight loss medications like Ozempic could help tackle rising obesity rates among people living with HIV in South Africa. Early research from rural KwaZulu-Natal shows these drugs work just as well for HIV patients as everyone else.
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered a protein called DPY30 that helps pancreatic tumors hide from the immune system. Blocking this protein could make stubborn tumors respond to immunotherapy, offering fresh hope for patients with limited treatment options.
Scientists are using tiny lab-grown brain models called organoids to solve mysteries about how our incredible brains develop. These breakthrough tools could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, and other brain conditions.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
A major study found that older adults who received high-dose flu vaccines showed a 55% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over two years. The finding offers new hope for millions facing dementia while doing something many already do each fall.
Researchers analyzed over 500 brain scans and discovered a common "neural fingerprint" across LSD, psilocybin, and three other psychedelics. This breakthrough could strengthen clinical trials testing these substances for depression and PTSD.
Scientists discovered thousands of promising new antibiotics by studying microbes from deep-sea vents, frozen polar regions, and other extreme environments where life shouldn't exist. Using AI to screen 78,000 newly mapped genomes, they found peptides that killed drug-resistant bacteria in lab tests.
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