First-ever pig-to-human lung transplant attempted in brain-dead person in China
In a first, scientists in China transplanted a lung from a pig into a human so they could see how the host immune system handled
Malia Bee Pendant: A 3,800-year-old accessory found in a Minoan ‘pit of gold’
This extremely detailed depiction of insects holds clues to the natural world of the ancient Minoans.
The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America but
These fish may feel pleasure while being groomed by other fish
An experiment with threadfin butterflyfish finds that these fish may experience pleasure while being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse — suggesting this capacity goes far
Hurricane science has come far since Katrina. That progress is now at risk
Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research. (Image credit: David J. Phillip)
Autism study shows vitamin D and iron deficiencies affect up to 40% of children
Researchers in Singapore found that 30–40% of children with autism spectrum disorder have vitamin D or iron deficiencies, regardless of eating habits. Age and ethnicity
Antibiotics in pregnancy and infancy do not raise autoimmune disease risk in children
A nationwide Korean cohort study found that antibiotic use during pregnancy or early infancy did not increase overall risk of childhood autoimmune diseases. Subgroup signals
Fat location, not BMI, drives heart ageing risk in men and women
Researchers using UK Biobank imaging data found that where fat is stored in the body, not just how much, determines cardiovascular ageing. Visceral, liver, and
Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis
A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring
AI tool reveals how TB drugs kill bacteria at the molecular level
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease—and one of the hardest to cure. Standard treatment requires a cocktail of multiple drugs over at least
Study: Low-cal Mediterranean diet, exercise cut diabetes risk by 31%
A new study claims a low-calorie version of the Mediterranean diet combined with exercise can reduce type 2 diabetes risk by 31% over a typical
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to 4 felony charges after LA arrest while naked
The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.
How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and mock missile strikes
Leaders are strengthening its defence, but most Taiwanese believe it is unlikely China will invade soon.
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.