Eascra Biotech, a startup that builds tiny delivery machines for medicines, has hired Dr. Anne Yau as a Life Science Research Scientist. She will work in the company’s preclinical laboratory at the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives facility in Worcester, where researchers test new tools before
Farm animals often face health issues that cost farmers time and money. One common problem is udder infections in cows, caused by bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis. These germs don’t just harm the cows—they can also sneak into milk and dairy products, raising concerns about food safety. Antibiotic
Poland's defense minister made it clear this weekend that no signs point to delays in the country’s Patriot missile system deliveries. While other European nations like the UK, Lithuania, and Estonia are being warned to expect long hold-ups in American weapon shipments due to the ongoing war in Iran
A surge of salmonella cases has been traced back to people keeping chickens, ducks, and other small fowl at home. The illness has touched 34 individuals in 13 different states, and some infections show resistance to common antibiotics. The problem started between late February and the end of Marc
Many older adults live with long-term health issues like cancer or memory loss. These problems can make daily life harder and add stress for family members who help care for them. New smart devices connected to the internet might offer solutions by quietly keeping an eye on health, sending reminders
Backyard birds like chickens and ducks look harmless, but they can carry germs that don’t respond to medicine. Since late February, at least 34 people across 13 states got sick from salmonella, and some cases involved bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Kids under five make up over 40% of those infec
A high-fat, low-carb diet called keto has been around for decades. Doctors first used it to help control seizures in people with epilepsy. Now it’s everywhere—people eat it for weight loss or energy, not just for health problems. But what happens when pregnant women try this diet? That part is still
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan
A new study reveals something surprising about newborns. Scientists tested stool samples from 105 babies in their first three days of life. They found genes that help bacteria survive antibiotics. This means some babies already have bacteria in their guts that can resist common medicines. Previousl
San Diego’s science labs are mostly empty. About a third of the space sits unused, which is almost as high as it has ever been. The city’s rental rates are dropping and landlords offer more discounts, so some companies are stepping in. The latest data shows a split scene. Venture money is coming ba
