A gene therapy trial claims to show promising results for patients with Huntington’s disease. A press announcement of the experimental treatment suggests significant slowing of the disease over three years.

On 24 September, US biotechnology company uniQure…

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future.

The drug enlicitide reduced cholesterol for adults with high levels due to an inherited disorder and may also work for a broader population.

Pfizer's mRNA flu vaccine worked better than a standard flu shot in a large Phase 3 trial, researchers reported.

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a method to rejuvenate old and damaged human cells by replacing their mitochondria.

New York, NY (November 26, 2025) — Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy designed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.  

Aging or injury to the joints can lead to cartilage degeneration and osteoarthritis (OA), for which there are limited effective treatments. We found that expression of 15-hydroxy prostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) is increased in the articular ...

Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trial

Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body.

Authors of The Lancet Series on Alzheimer's Disease outline some of their findings

Mass General Brigham researchers found that hyperphosphorylated tau, the main component of pathological tangles in Alzheimer’s disease, may help protect the brain from infection.

Study uncovers a new Alzheimer’s trigger — and a way to stop it

For more than a century, people have considered Alzheimer's disease (AD) an irreversible illness. Consequently, research has focused on preventing or ...

Background Previously the author was unable to develop a formal mathematical characterization of his probability-based hormetic relative risk (HRR) model for ca...

Exclusive: Scientists uncovered biological strands using artificial intelligence and hope discovery will revolutionise treatment

Shareable abstractTelehealth group behavioural cough-suppression therapy shows excellent efficacy for refractory chronic cough. In this cohort study, 4–6 sessions emphasising cough suppression resulted in an impressive 7.04-point Leicester Cough Questionnaire…

Mitigated pain and improved physical functioning in clinical trial

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the disease