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Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are. -
'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works2 Comments -
AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?
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A cross tattoo on a man's neck disappeared — killing his skin as it did soA man's neck tattoo triggered a reaction so rare that it was only the second recorded case.
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Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hintsIntestinal viruses can activate immune cells that regulate carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting an overlooked role of the gut virome, a study in mice finds.
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A gene carried by 99% of humanity raises Alzheimer's risk dramatically. Could gene therapy correct it?New research suggests that a single gene may play an outsize role in developing Alzheimer's, which suggests gene therapy for the condition could reach many people.
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I was at ground zero for the AIDS epidemic. RFK's cuts could fuel a new pandemic, just when elimination seemed within reach.Opinion RFK Jr.'s cutbacks may leave us near-defenseless against HIV spread, but moments in the past show how we can stop the seemingly inevitable.
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Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition.Mental health professionals recognize problematic gambling as an addiction. Should the same apply to excessive gaming, compulsive sexual behavior and problematic social media use?
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Top 5 tips for surviving hay fever seasonReferences Here are five great tips to help reduce the impact of hay fever this spring.
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Iran war could push global food insecurity to record levels, leaving 363 million people hungryAnalysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food.
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Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shockDaily Roundup Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
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A man went to the doctor for a bad UTI and learned he had an extra kidneyA man being treated for a urinary tract infection turned out to have a rare "supernumerary kidney."
