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Needle-thin brain implant enables recording and targeted drug delivery15:02 A new type of brain implant may have implications for both brain research and future treatments of neurological diseases such as epilepsy. Griffith researchers on the cusp of new vaccine to prevent chikungunya14:30 Griffith University researchers are on the cusp of a new vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a global health threat which attacks human joint tissue. Investigational anti-clotting drug reduces risk of second ischemic stroke without bleeding concerns13:26 An investigational anti-clotting medication, asundexian, demonstrated a reduction in the risk of a second ischemic (clot-caused) stroke without raising bleeding concerns, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026. Triple negative breast cancer cells use new strategy to boost metastatic ability12:54 Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a strategy that triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells use to boost their ability to metastasize, or spread to other organs. 11th Innate Killer Summit returns to San Diego, showcasing clinical data that signals renewed momentum in NK cell therapy12:54 The 11th Innate Killer Summit returns, bringing together global leaders advancing natural killer (NK) cell–based immunotherapies. New meta-analysis challenges claims of athletic advantage for transgender women12:54 A meta-analysis of 52 studies reveals insights into body composition and fitness in transgender athletes, challenging assumptions about competitive advantage. Ending female genital mutilation: A global call to action12:21 In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). Currently, more than 230 million girls and women are living with its lifelong consequences. With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients12:21 The Trump administration's move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal information, including home addresses, could be used in efforts to remove them from the country. Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online11:48 Social media's portrayal of low testosterone transforms masculinity into a marketable issue, linking health interventions to male identity and performance. Climate change is accelerating antibiotic resistance across the Western Pacific11:15 Urgent action is needed as climate change fuels antibiotic resistance in the Western Pacific, threatening health and highlighting socioeconomic vulnerabilities. |