Latest articles by Nicoletta Lanese
In a 1st, scientist grow mini brains with functional blood-brain barriers
New "assembloids" grown from stem cells offer a tiny, working model of the blood-brain barrier.
H5N1 bird flu has spread to human from cow in 2nd probable case, CDC reports
A dairy worker in Michigan contracted an eye infection on a dairy farm where H5N1 had been identified in cows.
'Look at all this we don't understand': Study unravels whole new layer of Alzheimer's disease
A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.
The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in men
Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.
In a 1st, HIV vaccine triggers rare and elusive antibodies in humans
Scientists have taken a big step toward making an effective HIV vaccine.
Sketchy stem-cell treatments in Mexico led to drug-resistant infections
Three U.S. hospital patients contracted drug-resistant infections in Mexico in 2022 and were still being treated as of March 2024.
170 people 'likely exposed' to tuberculosis in Long Beach outbreak
Health officials have warned of an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach, California.
'You certainly don't see this every day': Ultra-rare backward-spinning tornado formed over Oklahoma
A pair of odd twisters spun out from a supercell thunderstorm in Oklahoma Tuesday (April 30).
Super-detailed map of brain cells that keep us awake could improve our understanding of consciousness
A new map of a brain network that sustains wakefulness in humans could help improve our understanding of consciousness.
'We have combined two marvels of modern medicine': Woman gets pig kidney and heart pump in groundbreaking procedures
In a medical first, doctors transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a human patient after giving her a new heart pump.
Chemo side effect caused man's eyelash growth to go haywire
Some medicines can inadvertently cause people's eyelashes to grow incredibly long.
Fake Botox injections have sickened 22, hospitalized 11, CDC warns
The CDC warned doctors about "counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections that have caused clusters of illness in the U.S.
'Zombie cells' in the placenta may cause heart failure in pregnancy
"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period.
Tick season: What to know about bites, removing ticks and tick-borne diseases
Knowing how to prevent and safely treat tick bites can help reduce your risk of developing tick-borne infectious diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Parasite that lived in woman's eye for 2 years likely came from crocodile meat
Doctors described a case of a rare infection called ocular pentastomiasis, which is caused by a parasite known to lay its eggs in snakes.
Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained
The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.
Pregnancy may speed up 'biological aging,' study suggests
A study conducted in the Philippines links pregnancy to changes in the chemical tags that sit atop DNA, hinting that pregnancy speeds biological aging.
Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic brain injury raises dementia risk
Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries.
What are the systems of the body? Fast facts about the human body and how it works
Reference Learn all about the human body's many systems and some of its individual organs, both vital and vestigial.
Man in critical condition after catching deadly 'B virus' from wild monkeys in Hong Kong
As of April 3, the man infected with B virus was still being treated in the ICU, health officials said.
Mpox cases are far outpacing last year's numbers, CDC reports
Health officials are encouraging people at risk of mpox to seek vaccination, as cases are on the rise.
'Novel' swine flu virus sickens Pennsylvania child in 1st case of the year
The CDC has reported the first human case of swine flu in the U.S. in 2024. There's no evidence of the infection spreading between people.
US has already had more measles cases in 2024 than all of 2023
CDC data shows that more than 60 measles cases have been reported so far in 2024, surpassing last year's total.
