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When Payton Herres couldn't access life-saving medication despite insurance approval, she turned to Facebook in desperation. What happened next shows how communities rally when systems fall short.
A small trial shows immune cells from liver donors can teach recipients' bodies to accept new organs without harsh medication. The breakthrough could end transplant patients' lifelong dependence on drugs that weaken immunity and cause serious side effects.
Scientists at MIT have developed tiny injectable liver tissues that could save thousands of patients who can't get transplants. The "satellite livers" stayed healthy in mice for two months and performed essential liver functions.
Researchers created antibodies that stopped Epstein-Barr virus from infecting mice with human immune systems. This breakthrough could protect transplant patients from life-threatening complications.
Engineers at MIT created a pill that sends a signal when swallowed, helping patients stick to critical medications without leaving anything behind in the body. The biodegradable technology could save lives for transplant patients and others who need to stay on track.