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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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Early data links Wegovy to risk of 'eye stroke' — here's what to knowA rare form of vision loss has been linked to certain GLP-1s, but more so to Wegovy than to other weight-loss drugs in this class. Should you worry?
By Alex Hughes Published
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Heartbeats physically stop cardiac cancer from growing — and that could be key to thwarting other cancers, tooScientists have pinpointed a mechanism that may explain heart cancer's rarity and point to new cancer treatments.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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Rectal exam stabilized man's irregular heartbeatA man's sudden heart issue went away without the standard course of treatment.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smellA new map shows how smell receptors in the mouse nose are precisely organized into tight bands based on type.
By Payal Dhar Published
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Preeclampsia could be treated with 'blood filtering' therapy, early study hintsA blood-filtering therapy for preeclampsia is safe for pregnant patients and their babies, according to a new pilot study.
By Lauren Schneider Published
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'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it worksINTERVIEW Live Science spoke with the developers of a living knee implant that could help more patients in need of knee replacements get them.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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'Brain-eating' amoebas are nearly always fatal. New treatments may change that.Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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'A landmark moment for the field': FDA approves first-ever gene therapy for inherited deafnessA gene therapy made by Regeneron is the first treatment of its kind approved for genetic hearing loss.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cells, paving way to better brain implantsEngineers have found a way to fine-tune tiny artificial neurons to fire like real brain cells.
By Marianne Guenot Published

