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Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are. -
'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works 2 Comments -
AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?
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Are allergies genetic?Although babies born from parents with allergies are also more likely to have them, there are a number of outside factors that affect whether and how someone develops allergies.
By Katherine Irving Published
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Scientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first timeHigh-resolution X-ray offers a new look at an understudied organ: the clitoris.
By Lauren Schneider Published
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Scientists cured type 1 diabetes in mice by creating a blended immune systemBy creating a hybrid immune system between the recipient and the donor, researchers were able to transplant insulin-producing cells that were not rejected.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Teenager's hives turned out to be caused by rare water allergyIn a rare medical case, a teenage girl suddenly began breaking out in hives whenever she was exposed to water.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Scientists have discovered an 'Achilles' heel' in deadly superbugsIn a mouse study, scientists found that a bacterial sugar can be exploited to disable dangerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
By Sayan Tribedi Published
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Pig semen component could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggestsResearchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma.
By Eva Amsen Published
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Best running shoes for supination 2026: Find the perfect fit for your feetBuyers guide These are the best running shoes you can buy in every category, from New Balance 1080 v15 and Asics Megablast to Brooks Glycerin 23.
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Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue.
By April Rees Published
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A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in miceResearchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice
By Kamal Nahas Published
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