AI Creates First Virus, Step Toward Lab-Grown Life
Stanford scientists use AI to design virus Evo-Φ2147 that attacks E.coli, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology that could revolutionise medicine and evolution.
Stanford scientists use AI to design virus Evo-Φ2147 that attacks E.coli, marking a breakthrough in synthetic biology that could revolutionise medicine and evolution.
Research shows Google's AI Overviews cites YouTube videos more frequently than authoritative medical websites when answering health queries, raising concerns about reliability.
Discover how superagers like 89-year-old Lajuana Weathers maintain youth-like cognition and physicality through holistic wellness, research-backed habits, and social engagement.
Identical twins Helen Besgrove and Kirsty Neal discuss their rare neurological condition synaesthesia, where senses blend to create vivid visual perceptions of everyday elements like words and tastes.
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RecommendedThe National Institutes of Health announces immediate ban on funding research using human fetal tissue from elective abortions, marking a significant policy shift under Trump's administration.
A landmark study paves the way for NHS clinics to screen children for type 1 diabetes using finger-prick tests, aiming to prevent emergency diagnoses and delay insulin needs.
A new study finds the shingles vaccine is associated with slower biological ageing in adults over 70, reducing inflammation and potentially extending healthy years. Discover the research.
Groundbreaking research reveals training your brain's reward system through optimism can increase antibody production after vaccination. A new frontier for mental health and immunity.
A groundbreaking trial for a simple finger-prick blood test could transform Alzheimer's diagnosis, replacing invasive scans. Over 883 participants are enrolled globally. Read the latest.
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RecommendedRecent research on microplastics in the human body is under review due to methodological concerns. Discover why scientific rigour is crucial for public trust and policy.
A new DNA blood test can predict which breast cancer treatments will work best for patients, allowing doctors to personalise care from the start and improve survival chances.
Victims of unethical NHS research at Treloar’s College, infected with HIV and hepatitis, brand £15,000 compensation offer ‘ridiculous’. Charity raises ‘profound concerns’.
A 'gold standard' review finds no evidence that taking paracetamol in pregnancy increases autism or ADHD risk. Experts urge pregnant women to trust NHS guidance and use it safely for pain relief.
Retired GP Judy Stokes shares her life with spatial-sequence synaesthesia, where she visualises time as a 3D calendar and sees words in colour. Discover the fascinating world of neurodiversity.
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RecommendedA groundbreaking Ugandan study finds soaking traditional baby wraps in a common insecticide reduces infant malaria cases by 66%. This simple, low-cost method could save thousands of young lives.
Two astronauts have made an emergency return to Earth from the International Space Station following a medical issue. Watch the footage of their dramatic splashdown.
Neuroscientists reveal how our brains construct dreams and nightmares, offering new hope for treating sleep disorders and PTSD. Discover the science of sleep.
For the first time in 25 years, an ISS mission is aborted as four astronauts return to Earth following a serious medical incident. Get the latest details on the emergency evacuation.
Groundbreaking research shows horses can sense human fear via body odour, impacting heart rates and behaviour. Discover how our emotions affect these animals.
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RecommendedRevolutionary ultrasonic surgical knives are being trialled in the UK, promising less pain, faster healing, and reduced scarring. Discover how this technology could transform operations.
A plastic surgeon has been suspended for 12 months after working unregistered at a private Harley Street clinic and giving inspectors a false name. Read the full investigation details.
New research shows astronauts' brains physically shift within the skull after space missions. The changes, which partly persist, raise questions for future long-term space exploration.
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to patients with a rare, blinding condition called hypotony, London researchers report. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to people with untreatable hypotony, Moorfields researchers reveal. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
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RecommendedNicki Guy, 47, lost her vision to a rare condition but is now close to driving again after revolutionary HPMC gel injections at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Read her inspiring story.
NASA announces the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station's 25-year history. A crew of four will return early due to a serious but stable medical issue. Read the full timeline.
Researchers pinpoint specific gut microbes that ferment sugar into alcohol, causing intoxication without drinking. New study offers hope for diagnosis and treatment of the rare condition.
A severe decline in UK research funding is stalling vital medical breakthroughs. Scientists warn of a 'lost generation' of therapies for cancer and dementia. Urgent government action is needed.
Groundbreaking research presented in Edinburgh shows a key age-related egg defect may be reversible, potentially boosting IVF success rates for women over 35. Learn about the science offering hope to end the emotional IVF rollercoaster.
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RecommendedNASA cuts short an ISS mission due to a serious medical condition, marking its first-ever medical evacuation from orbit. All four crew members are returning to Earth months early.