University of Waterloo researchers have engineered bacteria that eat cancer tumors from the inside out. The modified Clostridium sporogenes targets the oxygen-free core of solid tumors, and a built-in timing mechanism prevents it from growing elsewhere in the body. Pre-clinical trials are now being planned.
Researchers in Switzerland have engineered elastic ear cartilage in the lab that closely mimics the strength and flexibility of natural
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight robotic hip exoskeleton that could improve mobility for stroke survivors
Researchers have uncovered how tuberculosis-causing bacteria deploy a sophisticated stealth mechanism to evade the human immune system. The findings could
Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a universal nasal spray vaccine that protected mice against flu, Covid, bacterial infections, and dust mite allergies for months. Unlike traditional shots, it mimics immune cell signals to keep lung defenses active against diverse threats. Published in Science on February 20, the approach could eventually replace multiple annual vaccines and protect against unknown pandemic viruses, though human trials are still needed.
UK startup Samphire Neuroscience launched CycleSync on February 9, an AI-powered feature that personalizes neurostimulation sessions for menstrual symptoms. The system adapts to individual cycle patterns rather than assuming a 28-day average, addressing conditions like endometriosis and PMDD. Clinical studies show 67% of users reported mood improvements and 72% experienced pain reduction within one cycle using the company’s Nettle device.
In a major advance for regenerative medicine, researchers at Northwestern University have developed the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord
Chinese researchers led by Professor Long Yunze at Qingdao University have built the world’s first self-powered eye-tracking system. Harvesting energy from blinks, it allows ALS patients to control wheelchairs, breaking down the “high wall” created by bulky, battery-dependent devices.
In a world-first procedure, surgeons led by Dr. Qiu Shenqiang at Shandong Provincial Hospital saved a woman’s torn-off ear by temporarily grafting it onto her foot for over five months before successful reattachment, overcoming severe blood vessel crises.
JAIST researchers found that Ewingella americana, a bacterium from Japanese tree frog guts, eradicated colorectal tumors in mice with a single dose. The treatment outperformed standard therapies and provided lasting cancer immunity, revealing a potent new avenue for microbiome-based oncology.
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