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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 works2 Comments -
AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?
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Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard voices telling her she had a brain tumor — and scans confirmed she didIn a strange medical case, a woman suddenly started hearing voices, and they directed her to seek care for a brain tumor.
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Best fitness trackers 2026: From smart rings to multisport GPS watchesBuying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Oura Ring Gen 4 and Garmin Fenix 8 to Whoop MG.
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'Oslo patient' likely cured of HIV after getting stem cell transplant from his brother, who is genetically resistant to the virusA man known as the "Oslo patient" joins a short list of people in long-term remission from HIV following bone marrow transplants.
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Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hintsTrace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.
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Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study findsSeasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.
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Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are.
A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens — but a truly universal vaccine is still years away.
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Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like?Can the microbes in your gut influence the foods you crave?
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Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitaliaScientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
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Science history: Doctor hypothesizes that 'transmissible proteins' can cause disease, contradicting a 'central dogma' of molecular biology — April 9, 1982Prion diseases, such as "mad cow," are caused by transmissible proteins that were identified in the 1980s.
