In a significant development for xenotransplantation, a genetically modified pig kidney has been removed from human recipient Lisa Pisano after showing signs of reduced function, marking a crucial learning moment for medical science.
British researchers are deploying bio-engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to combat deadly diseases in a revolutionary public health initiative that could transform global disease control.
Southern California faces a dangerous new threat as invasive tropical mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases establish breeding populations, prompting urgent public health warnings.
Scientific breakthrough reveals mosquitoes are rapidly evolving to survive Iceland's harsh winters, raising alarming concerns about disease spread and UK public health implications.
Global warming is creating conditions for mosquitoes to establish themselves in Iceland, posing new challenges for the historically insect-free nation.
In a stark climate change warning, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland for the first time ever as warming temperatures create ideal breeding conditions in the once-too-cold nation.
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists could transform organ transplantation using genetically modified pigs, offering hope to thousands on waiting lists.
Revolutionary research challenges decades of scientific consensus, suggesting dark matter doesn't exist and proposing a radical new understanding of cosmic forces that could rewrite physics textbooks.
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes have been discovered breeding in England, posing new public health risks as climate change creates favourable conditions.
Health officials warn that disease-carrying mosquitoes are establishing populations in Britain, with Zika and dengue fever risks increasing as climate change creates ideal breeding conditions.
Scientists release genetically modified mice on a Massachusetts island in a revolutionary public health experiment aiming to disrupt the Lyme disease cycle at its source.
Bangladesh faces its worst dengue outbreak on record, with hospitals overwhelmed and fatalities soaring as the virus spreads beyond its typical seasonal peak, raising major public health alarms.
Brazil launches a groundbreaking public health offensive, deploying the army to release billions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in a bid to halt a devastating dengue fever outbreak.
A highly efficient malaria-carrying mosquito species, Anopheles funestus, is rapidly spreading across Africa, threatening to undermine decades of progress in disease control and posing a grave new health challenge.
Scientists crack the genetic code of the Anopheles funestus mosquito, a major malaria vector in Africa, paving the way for innovative genetic control strategies to combat the deadly disease.
Scientists have identified a new, highly adaptable malaria mosquito species in Africa, posing a significant threat to urban populations and complicating eradication efforts.
Researchers uncover how malaria-carrying mosquitoes can detect and avoid harmful pesticides, potentially revolutionising global malaria control strategies.
A Canadian man's unusual getaway attempt in a modified children's toy car, a bright pink Barbie Jeep, ends in a dramatic arrest after a slow-speed pursuit with Ontario police.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how drinking alcohol transforms your body odour, making you far more attractive to hungry mosquitoes. Discover the science and how to protect yourself.
Groundbreaking research from the UK uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to create horses with significantly improved muscle growth and running endurance, revolutionising equine sports and veterinary science.
Groundbreaking FDA approval paves way for UK clinical trials using genetically modified pig organs for human transplantation, offering hope to thousands on NHS waiting lists.
A UK driving instructor has set a jaw-dropping new world record, hitting 201 mph in a modified learner car on a British motorway. Discover the incredible story behind the fastest-ever driving lesson.
Disney World in Orlando faces a mosquito surge, prompting park officials to take action. Here’s how it could affect your visit.