Takanori Takebe’s strange investigation into whether humans can use the gut for breathing has surprisingly sentimental origins: helping his dad.
People with Gulf War Illness found relief from migraines after a month on a low-glutamate diet, hinting at a new way to ease symptoms.
The mRNA platform offers the advantage of faster vaccine production, which could allow more time to decide on which flu strains to cover.
Managing diabetes with injections is challenging. Joining insulin to a skin-penetrating polymer was as effective as shots at regulating blood sugar.
Recent U.S. decisions about vaccines signal bigger changes to come that could threaten the foundation of the national childhood immunization schedule.
In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.
Battles between the Trump administration and academic institutions are putting important biomedical advances in limbo.
The drug enlicitide reduced cholesterol for adults with high levels due to an inherited disorder and may also work for a broader population.
After a decades-long hiatus, new world screwworm populations have surged in Central America and Mexico — and are inching northward.
From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.
