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4 biologists awarded Germany's most prestigious scientific award, worth 2.5 million euros
The Leibniz Prize is awarded annually to scientists for their "outstanding achievements in the field of research."
Best air purifiers for allergies 2024: As chosen by our expert reviewers
BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.
Angelman syndrome: A disorder that stops people walking and speaking
Angelman syndrome is a rare disease that disrupts the normal development and function of cells, particularly in the nervous system, leading to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities.
'Medicine needed an alternative': How the 'phage whisperer' aims to replace antibiotics with viruses
"Both understood phages as medicinal agents, which the rest of the medical field viewed as nonsensical."
New mRNA injection is step forward in 'quest' to find preeclampsia cure
A new mRNA therapy tested in mice may target the root cause of the potentially fatal pregnancy disorder preeclampsia.
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got 'broken heart syndrome' after eating too much wasabi
The patient was diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as "broken heart syndrome," which had an unusual cause.
Body parts grown in the lab
In recent years, scientists have successfully grown a range of miniature organs and human body parts in the lab.
New RSV drug for babies is over 90% effective at preventing hospitalization
In a new study, the RSV drug nirsevimab was 93% effective at preventing young children from being hospitalized for the respiratory infection.
