The mRNA platform offers the advantage of faster vaccine production, which could allow more time to decide on which flu strains to cover.​The mRNA platform offers the advantage of faster vaccine production, which could allow more time to decide on…

Managing diabetes with injections is challenging. Joining insulin to a skin-penetrating polymer was as effective as shots at regulating blood sugar.​Managing diabetes with injections is challenging. Joining insulin to a skin-penetrating polymer was as effective as shots at regulating blood…

Recent U.S. decisions about vaccines signal bigger changes to come that could threaten the foundation of the national childhood immunization schedule.​Recent U.S. decisions about vaccines signal bigger changes to come that could threaten the foundation of the national childhood immunization…

In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.​In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH…

Battles between the Trump administration and academic institutions are putting important biomedical advances in limbo.​Battles between the Trump administration and academic institutions are putting important biomedical advances in limbo. Read More

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

After a decades-long hiatus, new world screwworm populations have surged in Central America and Mexico — and are inching northward.​After a decades-long hiatus, new world screwworm populations have surged in Central America and Mexico — and are inching northward. Read More

From blaming the victim to replying “I have no interest in your life” to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.​From blaming the victim to replying “I have no interest in your life” to suicidal thoughts,…

A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.​A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show,…