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MIT Scientists Strip Cancer of Its Sugar Shield
Researchers from MIT and Stanford developed AbLecs, molecules combining antibodies and lectins to block glycan-based immune checkpoints on cancer cells. This enables stronger immune responses, outperforming current therapies in lab and mouse tests against lung metastases. The approach targets sialic acid sugars that hide tumors from immune cells like macrophages and NK cells.
Novartis Breakthrough Malaria Drug Achieves 99% Cure Rate
Novartis's new malaria treatment completed clinical trials with over 99% cure rates, effective against drug-resistant strains. It outperforms artemisinin therapies and may reduce transmission by targeting parasite lifecycle stages.
This addresses rising resistance fears, preventing a repeat of past crises.
Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Drug Rolls Out in Sub-Saharan Africa
Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, shows near-complete effectiveness in preventing HIV and gained rapid WHO approval. Its quick rollout to high-risk regions marks a shift in global access to innovations.
This breakthrough enhances prevention in vulnerable populations.
New Experimental Antibiotic Shortens TB Treatment
An experimental antibiotic outperforms existing drugs, building on regimens that reduced TB treatment from over a year to six months. Further refinements could shorten it more, aiding patient adherence and health systems.
Experts see TB eradication as increasingly feasible with sustained funding.
iGluSnFR4 Protein Records Incoming Brain Glutamate Signals
Scientists engineered iGluSnFR4, a sensitive glutamate indicator to capture incoming neurotransmitter signals between neurons. This decodes how neurons compute inputs for decisions, thoughts, and memory.
It links to diseases like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, aiding drug development.
First 3D Weather Map of Exoplanet Hot Jupiter Created
Researchers produced the first 3D map of an exoplanet’s weather, a hot Jupiter orbiting its star in 30 hours. This reveals insights into exotic planet atmospheres absent in our Solar System.
It advances understanding of over 6,000 confirmed exoplanets.
Antiproton Quantum Bit Created in Antimatter Breakthrough
CERN and others created the first quantum bit using an antiproton, advancing antimatter manipulation. This helps probe why the universe favors matter over antimatter.
Techniques include transporting antimatter without loss.
Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression by 75%
World-first gene therapy for Huntington’s showed 75% less symptom progression in phase I/II trials. Hailed as a historic advance, it offers hope for treating this neurodegenerative disease.
Preliminary results signal potential for future approvals.
Dark Energy May Be Weakening, Resolving Hubble Tension
New evidence challenges the constant dark energy model, suggesting it weakens and easing the Hubble Tension cosmology crisis. Independent data supports evolving dark energy in the universe's expansion.
This impacts the Standard Model of cosmology.
Capuchin Monkeys Observed Abducting Babies of Another Species
Smithsonian researchers documented capuchin monkeys abducting infants of another species, a rare behavior. This highlights unexpected primate social dynamics.
Part of top Smithsonian science stories for 2025.
Living Seawall Boosts Marine Life Biodiversity
A living seawall design proved effective for marine ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity. This innovative engineering supports ocean conservation efforts.
Featured in Smithsonian's 2025 science highlights.
15-Million-Year-Old Fossil Discoveries Unveiled
New findings include prehistoric giant lizards, ancient raccoons, and spiders from Natural History Museum excavations. These revelations expand knowledge of ancient ecosystems.
Among NHM's biggest 2025 discoveries.