Cancer Trial Miracle: 100% of Patients Had Tumors Vanish with New Immunotherapy
Introduction A recent clinical trial made headlines when every participant with a specific type of rectal cancer saw their tumors disappear after immunotherapy—an outcome so rare that some have termed it a “miracle.” Though the trial involv...
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Lyme Disease Vaccine: After 20 Years, a New Shot to Prevent Lyme Is in Trials
Introduction Lyme disease—spread by ticks carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria—affects tens of thousands each year in the United States and Europe. Common symptoms include rash (the “bull’s-eye” erythema migrans), fatigue, and joi...
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Alzheimer’s Nasal Spray Vaccine: Testing a Vaccine to Prevent Alzheimer’s via the Nose
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition, marked by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and the presence of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain. Despite decades of research, no definit...
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AI to Detect Autism: Algorithm Spots Early Signs of Autism in Babies’ Movements
Introduction Autism is typically diagnosed around toddlerhood, although subtle signs may arise in infancy. Early identification can be critical for timely interventions, often improving language, social, and cognitive skills. Now, researchers hav...
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Universal Donor Organs: Scientists Change Blood Type of Kidneys to Type O for Transplants
Introduction Organ transplantation faces a persistent shortage, forcing many patients to wait years on donor lists. One major hurdle is ABO blood type compatibility—mismatched transplants often spark immune rejection. Recently, scientists have ...
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