Harvard Medical School
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- 2026-08-22 regulatory Harvard Medical School agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits concerning the sale of body parts by a former morgue manager. source
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AI Co-Scientists Poised to Accelerate Cancer Research
Researchers are exploring the potential of AI co-scientists to accelerate cancer research. These AI systems are being developed to assist scientists in various aspects of the research process, potentially leading to fas…
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Hong Kong startup GenEditBio pioneers gene-editing therapy for inherited eye diseases
Hong Kong-based startup GenEditBio is developing a novel gene-editing therapy aimed at treating inherited eye diseases, specifically TGFBI-related corneal dystrophies. This one-shot injection therapy seeks to address th…
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Pig kidneys cryopreserved for a year successfully revived and functional
Scientists have successfully revived pig kidneys that were cryopreserved for over a year, marking a significant breakthrough in organ transplantation. The kidneys, cooled to -150°C using a vitrification process enhanced…
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Geneticist's age-reversal eye therapy enters human trials
Yuancheng (Ryan) Lu, a geneticist at the Whitehead Institute, has developed a gene therapy that shows promise in reversing age-related vision loss. His technique, based on reprogramming cells using a modified set of Yam…
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AI and Healthcare Data Governance Event Set for September 8th
The Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative is hosting a hybrid event on September 8th at 13:00 UTC focused on data governance for AI in healthcare. The discussion will cover data, compute, and regulation related…
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MIT researchers boost T-cell response for stronger cancer and infectious disease vaccines
Researchers at MIT, Harvard, and the University of Houston have developed a novel approach to enhance cancer vaccines by using mRNA molecules to amplify T-cell responses. This method, tested in mice, demonstrated signif…
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Harvard Medical School to pay $53 million over black market body parts sale
Harvard Medical School has agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits filed by relatives of individuals whose body parts were sold on the black market by a former morgue manager. The manager, Cedric Lodge, s…
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Music album releases linked to 15% rise in traffic fatalities, study finds
A study from Harvard Medical School researchers indicates a 15 percent increase in traffic fatalities on days when major music albums are released. Analyzing data from 2017 to 2022, the study found that these increases …
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Drug prices fall as Biden's Medicare negotiation and competition outweigh Trump's deals
Recent data indicates a decrease in U.S. prescription drug prices, with a 0.8% drop in July and a 3.1% decrease year-over-year. While former President Donald Trump has claimed credit for this trend, attributing it to hi…
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Montana advances 'right to try' law for experimental drugs
Montana is advancing a unique plan to become a hub for experimental medical treatments, allowing biotech companies to sell unapproved drugs to consumers. The state has finalized rules for its expanded "right to try" law…
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AI revolutionizes healthcare with advancements in diagnostics and drug discovery
AI is making significant advancements in healthcare, particularly in areas like drug discovery, medical image analysis, and patient diagnostics. Dr. Eric Rosenthal of Massachusetts General Hospital highlighted AI's role…
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Trump administration eyes broader testosterone prescription access
Officials aligned with Donald Trump are advocating for expanded access to testosterone prescriptions, aiming to broaden eligibility beyond medically diagnosed hypogonadism. This proposed policy shift, supported by Healt…
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Longevity field's cellular reprogramming theory faces human trial reality check
A groundbreaking human trial has begun for a gene therapy aimed at partially reprogramming older cells to a younger state, a development that could validate key theories in the longevity medicine field. This early-stage…
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AI tool aids DVT diagnosis, highlighting patient advocacy potential
A personal account highlights how an AI health tool, trained on personal medical records, helped identify potential deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when initial medical consultations did not. The AI flagged the condition, pr…
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Singapore education debate reignited by Harvard speech on late bloomers
A recent Harvard speech by a Singaporean student has reignited a debate about the country's highly competitive education system and its ability to accommodate students who develop later. The student, who delivered an ad…
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AI adoption is driving up healthcare costs, not lowering them
Artificial intelligence is poised to increase healthcare costs due to its use in administrative software and scribes that more thoroughly document patient care, leading to higher billing complexity. While AI could event…
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OpenAI Files for $1 Trillion IPO Amid AI and Longevity News
MIT Technology Review's daily newsletter, The Download, covers significant developments in AI and longevity research. The publication highlights OpenAI's confidential filing for a US IPO, potentially valuing the company…
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David Sinclair to test oral rejuvenation drug in XPrize competition
Longevity scientist David Sinclair is preparing to test an oral drug mixture, code-named SL-100, for whole-body rejuvenation. This initiative is part of a $101 million XPrize competition aimed at restoring individuals t…
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Karpathy rebrands 'vibe coding' to 'agentic engineering'
Andrej Karpathy, a prominent figure in AI development, has evolved his concept of "vibe coding" to "agentic engineering." This new approach emphasizes orchestrating AI agents to write code rather than directly writing i…
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Senator proposes Medicare cover for elderly fall prevention
Senator Angus King proposed Medicare coverage for basic bathroom safety equipment to prevent costly fall-related injuries in the elderly. Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury and intracranial hemorrhage i…