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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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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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Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'?A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in "the munchies."
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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Synesthesia isn't just in your mind. The body reacts as if the colors were real.Pupil size in people with synesthesia changed depending on how bright or dark the perceived colors were.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Brain aging results from a loss of control over how genes are regulated, mouse study suggestsAging may "erase" the epigenetic markers that control gene expression in the brain, and this may create a snowball effect.
By RJ Mackenzie Published

