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Scientists Cure Type 1 Diabetes for a Year Without Side Effects
This revolutionary treatment cured mice of diabetes for an entire year without any noted side effects. Human trials are expected in 3 years.
Student Creates First Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired
This 24-year-old Colombian native has just developed a revolutionary breakthrough in restoring vision to the blind.
Scientists Unlock the Key to Turning Algae into Oil
Half of the biomass in the world is located underwater – and since its more renewable than its land-based counterparts, it could be the oil of the future.
A Woman Given Months to Live From Advanced Breast Cancer is 'Cured' in World First
Judy Perkins and her doctors had given up hope before the experimental treatment at the US National Cancer Institute-2 years later, she's thriving.
Breakthrough Regenerates Enamel, May End Tooth Decay
Up until now, it has been impossible for enamel to regenerate on a patient's tooth – but this new study means that tooth decay may be a thing of the past.
New Brain Cancer Treatment for Terminal Patients is Shown to Be 'Remarkably Promising'
Ordinarily, these glioblastoma cancer patients would not live past 17 months, but after being treated with a specialized vaccine, their survival rates are inspiring hope for the future.
In Latest Breakthrough, Scientists Successfully Regrow Brain Tissue That Was Damaged by a Stroke
The results of the research showed success in stroke treatment that "had not been seen before."
This One Peptide Could Treat MS, Alzheimer's, Crohn's, and More
After observing the drug's efficacy against a multitude of currently incurable diseases, this scientist wants "to do everything possible" to make his drug a widespread treatment.
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation Enables Paralyzed People to Regain Use of Hands
The noninvasive treatment could be a groundbreaking therapy for disabled people in poor communities around the world.
Scientists Accidentally Create Super Enzyme That Can Devour Plastic Pollution
Scientists believe that the enzyme could be a miraculous solution to the million tons of plastic currently polluting the planet.
Drug With 93% Success Rate for Pediatric Cancers Gets FDA Breakthrough Status
The drug, which had no severe side effects, showed "unprecedented" success with certain pediatric tumors, as well as several adult forms of cancer.
Surprise Finding Could Lead to New MS Treatments
Though the causes of multiple sclerosis are not well understood, these researchers identified a protein that may be linked to the disease.
Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Saves Dying Boy Who Blisters With Every Touch, May Save Others
In a world first, gene therapy was used to save a 7-year-old boy from a rare disease that caused blisters and burns on 80% of his skin.
Scientists Have Found an 'Off Switch' For Celiac's Disease
Instead of resorting to a restrictive, lifelong diet, researchers are hoping that patients will soon be able to "turn off" the enzyme that inflames celiac's disease.
In World First, Children Given New Ears Grown From Their Own Cells
Microtia is a condition in which a child is born with a malformed ear that causes hearing problems – but now, scientists can just grow them a new one.
Cancer 'Vaccine' Eliminates 97% of Tumors With Amazing Success - Human Trials Next
The vaccine was found to eliminate tumors of the breast, colon, and melanoma varieties - and the shot is currently much cheaper than most immunotherapy treatments.
A World First: It Took 4 Years to Film Sand Cat Cubs in the Wild, and They're So Precious
These sand cat kittens in their natural habitat have just been captured on film for the first time in history – and they are astonishingly cute.
Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air and Produces Fuel
This "breakthrough" discovery is a groundbreaking new way to clean up air pollution while simultaneously producing fuel.
Vibrating Watch is Game Changer For People With Parkinson's
This revolutionary watch has allowed creative director Emma Lawton to write and draw again despite her Parkinson's disease.
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