An energy-harvesting wearable patch continuously monitors blood sugar levels via sweat to prevent hypoglycemic events in diabetic patients.
Breakthrough in bacterial identification allows scientists to ID 35 new strains
The new protocol identified microbes that standard techniques alone couldn’t, uncovering previously unknown bacterial strains in the process.
Killing cancer cells with a molecular jackhammer
Mechanical therapy physically breaks down cancer cells and could help overcome the problem of treatment resistance.
Gene therapy cures hereditary deafness in two people
Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness; ongoing trials show promise for widespread application.
Antimicrobial resistance is an unwinnable arms race
Experts argue a new approach is needed so that we are less reliant on antimicrobial drugs, where less use means less resistance.
Living biobots come together to repair torn tissue
Microscopic robots made out of a patient’s own cells may be able to work inside the body to repair damage, scope out signs of disease, or fight off infections.
Surprisingly, giant viruses keep algal blooms healthy
Contrary to previous assumptions, giant viruses play a vital role in sustaining algal blooms that form around the world every year.
When diagnosing prostate cancer, two biomarkers are better than one
Many biopsies may soon be avoidable with the advent of an accurate biosensor for prostate cancer that detects biomarkers in the blood.
Getting to the bottom of chronic nerve pain
New findings point to the crucial role that mRNA modifications play in how the body regulates pain-related molecules.
CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia gets UK approval
In a world first, UK authorities grant regulatory approval for a CRISPR gene therapy targeting sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia.