Fecal Transplant in a Pill: FDA Approves Microbiome Therapy for C. diff
Introduction Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a stubborn bacterium that causes severe diarrhea and life-threatening inflammation of the colon. Recurrent infections often plague patients despite multiple rounds of antibiotics, creating a vici...
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Uterus Transplants: How Some Women Without a Womb Are Having Babies
Introduction Infertility impacts millions worldwide, and for some women, the issue is the absence or dysfunction of the uterus. Known conditions like Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome leave some females without a functional womb, wh...
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Lab-Grown Kidneys: Scientists Bioengineer Kidneys That Produce Urine
Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem. Millions worldwide rely on dialysis or face the daunting waitlist for a donor kidney. While kidney transplantation can greatly improve survival and quality of life, dono...
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Pig Heart Transplant into a Human: Latest Updates on Xenotransplantation
Introduction Xenotransplantation—using animal organs for human transplant—may help address the global organ shortage. Among potential donors, pigs are top candidates due to their organ size and ease of genetic modification. Recently, s...
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CAR-T for Lupus: How a Cancer Treatment Put Lupus in Remission
Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to simply as lupus, is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs. Symptoms vary widely, but many patients face chronic inflammation and c...
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