Medical Breakthrough

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A person experiencing a full recovery from a severe autoimmune disease, showcasing the long-term success of experimental stem cell therapy and a return to a normal, healthy life.

Stem cell therapy keeps autoimmune disease at bay for 15 years

One man, who received an experimental stem-cell transplant in 2009 for a severe autoimmune disease, has remained in remission for over 15 years, resuming a normal life and raising two children.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 19, 2026

Microscopic view of Hepatitis B virus particles being neutralized by an experimental drug, symbolizing a functional cure.

Cosmos & Physics

GSK's New Drug Functionally Cures Hepatitis B in Nearly 20% of Patients

In late-stage trials, GSK's experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure for nearly one in five chronic hepatitis B patients, a first for the disease, according to Reuters .

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 28, 2026

Microscopic view of engineered immune cells combating HIV virus particles, symbolizing a breakthrough in HIV treatment and suppression.

Cosmos & Physics

Engineered Immune Cells Show Promise in Suppressing HIV

For nearly two years, two individuals with HIV have lived medication-free, their virus suppressed by a single dose of genetically engineered immune cells.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 18, 2026

A person experiencing clear sound with a brain-controlled hearing system in a noisy environment, demonstrating successful voice isolation.

Neuroscience & Mind

Brain-Controlled Hearing System Human Studies Show Voice Isolation Success

In a quiet lab, four epilepsy patients with electrodes already implanted in their brains became the first humans to directly control a hearing system with their thoughts.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·May 12, 2026