First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchers

Credit: Thirdman from PexelsA vaccine targeting a broad range of viruses that was designed using artificial intelligence had a "modest" effect on immune systems in a small, early trial, acco

Updated on: August 05,2026

First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchers

Credit: Thirdman from PexelsA vaccine targeting a broad range of viruses that was designed using artificial intelligence had a "modest" effect on immune systems in a small, early trial, acco

Updated on:August 05,2026

Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality—but there's still much to figure out

by Nicola Postol,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about50 million peopleworldwide.Cerebral palsy canim

Updated on: August 04,2026

Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality—but there's still much to figure out

by Nicola Postol,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about50 million peopleworldwide.Cerebral palsy canim

Updated on:August 04,2026

Hidden actin web lets skin cells share mechanical force over long distances

by Myreille Larouche,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Université de Montréal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) have identified a dynamic

Updated on: August 03,2026

Hidden actin web lets skin cells share mechanical force over long distances

by Myreille Larouche,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Université de Montréal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) have identified a dynamic

Updated on:August 03,2026

CAR-T cells enhanced with navigation system to penetrate lymph nodes more efficiently

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineFormation of an immunological synapse (gray) between CAR-T cells, which are specially equipped to express the CCR7 receptor(cyan), and tumor cells (magenta)

Updated on: August 02,2026

CAR-T cells enhanced with navigation system to penetrate lymph nodes more efficiently

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineFormation of an immunological synapse (gray) between CAR-T cells, which are specially equipped to express the CCR7 receptor(cyan), and tumor cells (magenta)

Updated on:August 02,2026

Virtual reality can reduce therapists' fears about exposure therapy

byBrown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Bradley Hospital found that a virtual reality (VR) training program can help therapists feel more confident using exposure therapy an

Updated on: July 31,2026

Virtual reality can reduce therapists' fears about exposure therapy

byBrown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Bradley Hospital found that a virtual reality (VR) training program can help therapists feel more confident using exposure therapy an

Updated on:July 31,2026

Vape flavor and device type may drive changes in gene expression

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who vape regularly show altered activity in 3,124 genes across the genome compared with people who do not smoke or vape. While s

Updated on: July 30,2026

Vape flavor and device type may drive changes in gene expression

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who vape regularly show altered activity in 3,124 genes across the genome compared with people who do not smoke or vape. While s

Updated on:July 30,2026

Smartphone unlock can measure heart rate, potentially bringing health monitoring to billions worldwide

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressNew technology can passively track heart rate through facial videos captured during normal smartphone use. Credit: freestocks.org for pexels.Wearable devices like smar

Updated on: July 29,2026

Smartphone unlock can measure heart rate, potentially bringing health monitoring to billions worldwide

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressNew technology can passively track heart rate through facial videos captured during normal smartphone use. Credit: freestocks.org for pexels.Wearable devices like smar

Updated on:July 29,2026

New hantavirus sequencing tool maps whole genomes from hard-to-test samples

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CDC/Cynthia GoldsmithInfections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30–40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials need rap

Updated on: July 28,2026

New hantavirus sequencing tool maps whole genomes from hard-to-test samples

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CDC/Cynthia GoldsmithInfections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30–40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials need rap

Updated on:July 28,2026

New medium offers faster, cheaper drug-resistance detection

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: AI-generated imageA critical problem in treating Clostridioides difficile infections is the possibility that the pathogen develops resistance to fidaxomicin,

Updated on: July 27,2026

New medium offers faster, cheaper drug-resistance detection

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: AI-generated imageA critical problem in treating Clostridioides difficile infections is the possibility that the pathogen develops resistance to fidaxomicin,

Updated on:July 27,2026

New CAR T treatment opens door for patients in need of kidney transplant

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to recei

Updated on: July 24,2026

New CAR T treatment opens door for patients in need of kidney transplant

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to recei

Updated on:July 24,2026

Ingestive behaviors: How people sip water and eat may be tracked by wearable sensors on the wrist and jaw

by Neil Nachbar,University of Rhode IslandAdeleke Justin Akinkurolere uses sensors on his wrist and jaw to collect data while chewing on a snack. Credit: University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode

Updated on: July 23,2026

Ingestive behaviors: How people sip water and eat may be tracked by wearable sensors on the wrist and jaw

by Neil Nachbar,University of Rhode IslandAdeleke Justin Akinkurolere uses sensors on his wrist and jaw to collect data while chewing on a snack. Credit: University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode

Updated on:July 23,2026

Tiny brain probe reveals how deep-brain neurons can be measured and manipulated

byUniversity College LondonDesign of the prototype Neuropixels Opto probe. Credit:Nature Methods(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-026-03076-zA new breakthrough technology, co-developed by UCL scientists, th

Updated on: July 22,2026

Tiny brain probe reveals how deep-brain neurons can be measured and manipulated

byUniversity College LondonDesign of the prototype Neuropixels Opto probe. Credit:Nature Methods(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-026-03076-zA new breakthrough technology, co-developed by UCL scientists, th

Updated on:July 22,2026