Innovation Stories
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What Sharks Are Teaching Scientists About Incurable Diseases
Sharks have an impressive immune system that gives them the ability to heal super fast and better immunity to cancer; scientists around the world hope to reproduce these qualities in humans. -
Scientists Can Smell Cancer On Your Breath
Stomach and esophageal cancers are often not detected until they are difficult to treat, but now doctors may be able to find them early by smelling your breath. -
Super Antibodies From Unique Patient Could Be Key To HIV Vaccine
A team of international scientists has created the most effective HIV-neutralizing antibody ever, and believe it may serve as the basis to an HIV vaccine. -
Jam Ingredient Could Help Amputees Feel Temperature Again
In a happy accident, researchers have created a really sensitive artificial skin. -
Could Artificial Intelligence Replace Real Dermatologists?
New study reveals that, with the right algorithm, artificial intelligence can detect skin cancer as accurately as doctors. -
Scientists Have Now Created a Human-Pig Embryo
Scientists create the first human-pig embryo, and consider the possibility of growing human organs in animals for transplantation. -
Your Cells Fight To Stay Alive — Long After Your Body Dies
New research has found that many cells remain alive after the body dies, and this research may have implications for everything from cancer research to life expansion. -
Babies Cured Of Leukemia Using Genetically Modified T Cells
Two babies in London were cured of their leukemia by using genetically modified T Cells harvested from donor blood. -
We Now Know How To Stop HIV From Reproducing
New research from London has figured out a way to preserve our immune system's defenses against the virus, perhaps paving the way for an eventual cure. -
Diabetes Cure: Growing Organs In A Rodent
Scientists may be able to cure diabetes by growing your healthy pancreas in another animal and then transplanting it back to you. -
We Now Have A Better, Faster Test For Zika Virus
A collaborative team of scientists have developed a test for Zika virus that is faster and more accurate than those currently available. -
Genital Herpes Vaccine Is On The Way
A vaccine for genital herpes could stop both that STD and HIV from spreading.
