Dual‑action antibody fragments that trigger and then block alphavirus entry protected against lethal equine encephalitis and neutralized many related viruses in animals.

Stem-cell–enhanced in‑utero surgery for spina bifida safely protects the fetal spinal cord and has so far prevented shunt placement.

A tumor “don’t‑eat‑me” shield also hides pro‑immune danger signals; new antibodies that unmask this hidden cue could make cancers more vulnerable to immune attack.

Self‑amplifying RNA boosts a heart‑healing peptide, reducing scarring and improving heart function after a heart attack in animals as a potential add‑on therapy.

A dual-action HIV antibody–drug conjugate forces Env to open, then blocks it, boosting virus neutralization up to tenfold in the lab.

Elevated fasting insulin in midlife predicts earlier, longer hot flashes and night sweats, suggesting simple metabolic tests could help personalize and prevent menopause symptom burden.

Trump administration says it wants to tackle the “addiction epidemic.” But it’s eliminating addiction treatment resources and access to mental healthcare.

It’s important to follow guidance on prostate-specific antigen screening that maximizes benefits and minimizes potential harms such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

Centenarians share a distinct, youth‑like blood protein profile in immune, metabolic, and repair pathways, suggesting circulating factors may help sustain exceptional longevity.

For asymptomatic people without known risks, the downsides and uncertainties of multi-cancer early detection testing could outweigh potential benefits.