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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Optogenetics Breakthrough
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine honors optogenetics breakthrough by Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for controlling brain cells with…
CDC proposes removing disability questions from health survey
CDC proposes removing disability questions from health survey to streamline data collection, potentially leading to a significant undercount of Americans with i
AI Genome Analysis Finds Key Medical Data But Lacks Standards
An AI genome analysis in 30 minutes replicates key findings but lacks standards for incomplete data. Explore the gaps in medical technology…
U.S. Measles Outbreak Worst Since 1991, Sparks Debate
The U.S. faces its worst measles outbreak since 1991, sparking debates over vaccination and public health measures.
Microneedle patch detects kidney disease early
Microneedle patch detects kidney disease early with a painless skin patch capturing biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.
Bats found to have unique immune system
Bats have unique immune system that helps them carry viruses without getting seriously ill, according to new research on bats immune system.
Financial Stress Raises Suicide Risk Among Veterans
Research shows financial stress veterans experience dramatically higher suicide risk, with missed mortgage payments linked to 40% increase in danger.
How Your Memories Change With Remembering
New research shows how your memories change with remembering. Discover how retrieving information updates your brain's records in this Rice University study.
Prosthetic Skin Detects Heat and Pressure
Prosthetic skin technology now detects heat and pressure, offering amputees tactile feedback and paving the way for clinical adoption of e‑skins.
Scientists revive exhausted immune cells
Scientists discover how to revive exhausted immune cells, boosting defenses against infections and cancer in aging bodies.