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Scientists discovered ancient DNA of a livestock virus hidden in the pages of a medieval gospel book, unlocking secrets about how diseases have evolved over thousands of years. The find could help protect farms today.
A 79-year-old grandfather from Pompano Beach became Florida's second person to try a breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment, and he says it's transforming his life. His progress offers hope to millions of families watching loved ones battle memory loss.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson shared his ALS diagnosis publicly to raise awareness and show the world he's still the same person inside. His courage is sparking hope and pushing for critical research into the disease.
NYU is solving diseases faster by throwing out the old playbook: instead of keeping scientists in separate buildings, they're mixing engineers, doctors, and AI experts into teams focused on beating specific diseases. Early wins include a startup detecting airborne pathogens and "inverse vaccines" that could cure celiac disease and allergies.
Scientists just proved what sparked past outbreaks like COVID-19, and the solution could stop the next one. Yale researchers found traded animals share 41% of their diseases with humans, but blocking key routes could protect millions.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
Researchers finally understand why a fungal disease has killed millions of North American bats while barely affecting European species. The discovery could save entire bat populations and billions in crop losses.
University of Michigan researchers developed a breakthrough tool that lets cells record their own activities like a tape recorder, allowing scientists to rewind and watch what happened inside them over weeks. The innovation could help unlock mysteries of disease and point the way to new treatments.