Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK have combined human stem cells with flexible electronics to create a new type of neural implant that has the potential to help amputees or those who’ve lost the use of their limbs.

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Pediatric researchers have developed a technique that sees tumor-seeking probes attach to cancer cells and emit fluorescence under short-wave infrared light, opening the door for much better surgery and outcomes for kids with neuroblastoma

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Scientists have made a breakthrough towards an off-the-shelf treatment for immunotherapy against cancer. A synthetic protein tweak can allow immune cells from any donor to be given to any patient without the risk of a dangerous immune reaction.

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Intracerebral hemorrhage is a devastating disease that becomes increasingly deadly for its survivors. Scientists now hope a novel discovery that helps rid the brain of toxic debris can lead to life-saving treatment for the condition that has no cure.

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It affects one in nine women, but endometriosis somehow remains undiagnosed for years and hugely misunderstood. Now, scientists have identified 25 new key genetic links to its development and its connection to other chronic pain like migraine.

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Overactive bladder syndrome can interfere with a person’s daily activities and affect their mental health. A new hydrogel-based sensor can continuously monitor overactive bladders and potentially improve the treatment of the condition.

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Cancer tumors are particularly adept at evading the body’s immune response, making treatment difficult. A new study has genetically engineered a common gut bacteria, enabling it to seek out and destroy cancer tumors from the inside.

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Men of African descent have a far higher incidence of prostate cancer. A new meta-analysis, the largest to date, has identified new genetic variants specific to men with African ancestry, which could change the way the disease is detected and treated.

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High cholesterol levels are a common and potentially deadly health problem, but a new drug could help more people manage the condition. An experimental pill has been shown to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol by 60% in a phase 2 clinical trial.

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In frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease, nerve cells are attacked and killed off, leading to the fast progression of the degenerative conditions. Now, a novel breakthrough might be able to stop this process without invasive surgery.

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