A recent breakthrough in medical science has given hope to people waiting for organ transplants. Two men from New Hampshire have received pig kidneys, and both are doing well. This is a big deal because there are not enough human organs for everyone who needs them. The first man, Tim Andrews, has had a pig kidney for seven months. This is the longest any pig organ h...
Scientists have found a protein that might help spot aggressive cancers early. This protein, called SAS-6, helps cells get ready to divide. But it also seems to play a role in how cancer spreads. Researchers from Brunel University of London discovered that high levels of SAS-6 make cells grow more and longer cilia. These are tiny antennae on cells that sense their su...
Scientists are exploring a fascinating and controversial field: creating human DNA from scratch. This isn't about tweaking existing DNA; it's about constructing it entirely in labs. The aim is to understand DNA better and find innovative treatments for diseases like heart failure, aging, and infections. This technology is a double-edged sword. It promises incredible...
A major breakthrough in HIV prevention has just been approved by the FDA. The drug, called Yeztugo, is based on research done by a biochemist from the University of Utah. This drug is special because it can protect people from HIV for a long time, up to six months. It works by stopping the virus from building its protective shell, which is crucial for it to spread. ...
The fight against HIV just got a new ally. It is the same technology that made COVID-19 vaccines possible. mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a set of instructions for genes. It is not a new discovery. It has been around for a while. It is only now that it is being used in new ways. Scientists in Australia have found a way to use mRNA to target HIV. This is big news. ...
A renowned French scientist, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, passed away at 98 in his Paris home. He was a pioneer in hormone research and is best known for creating the abortion pill. His wife, Simone Harari Baulieu, shared the news on social media. The abortion pill, known as RU-486 or mifepristone, was developed in the early 1980s. It works differently from the morning-a...
A major breakthrough in medicine has occurred. For the first time, doctors have used a custom-made CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat a baby's rare and deadly genetic condition. This isn't just any condition. It's a metabolic disorder that can kill up to half of the children who have it in their infancy. The baby, named KJ, was born last summer with a severe form of ...
A silent threat lurks in the blood of millions. It is a tiny particle called Lp(a). It is a mystery to many. It is a danger to some. It is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It is a problem for about 64 million people in the United States alone. It is a problem that goes unnoticed. It is a problem that goes untreated. Doctors rarely test for it. Th...