Scientists in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient, where it functioned for 10 days. The liver, modified to reduce immune rejection, produced key proteins and bile, showing compatibility and offerin…

NPR reports on research “into whether our defenses built up from past flu seasons can offer any protection against H5N1 bird flu.”

So far, the findings offer some reassurance. Antibodies and other players in the immune system may buffer the worst cons…

A newly FDA-approved form of adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease adjusts electrical stimulation in real time based on an individual’s brain signals, improving symptom control and reducing medication dependence. Scientific Amer…

A blog post from the Stanford University School of Medicine attempts to answer the question: What’s the deal with the gut-brain connection?

It affects your mood, your sleep, even your motivation to exercise. There’s convincing evidence that it’s the …

Australian company Cortical Labs has launched the CL1, the world’s first commercial “biological computer” that merges human brain cells with silicon hardware to form adaptable, energy-efficient neural networks. New Atlas reports: Known as a Synthetic B…

San Francisco-based biotech startup Loyal says a drug it developed to increase dogs’ lifespan “has passed a significant milestone on the way to regulatory approval,” reports the Washington Post:

The Food and Drug Administration certified the daily pil…

Google has received FDA clearance for the Pixel Watch 3’s Loss of Pulse Detection feature, which will start rolling out to U.S. devices around the end of March. The Verge reports: The Loss of Pulse Detection feature is exactly what it sounds like: if t…

New research suggests that anthocyanins, the antioxidants responsible for the vibrant colors of fruits and flowers, may help counteract reproductive harm caused by microplastics. The Guardian reports: The new review of scientific literature on anthocya…

An anonymous reader quotes a report from New Atlas: New research by Purdue University, the latest in a series of Purdue-led studies, examined how scented products — in this case, flame-free candles — are a significant source of nanosized particles sm…