Undead In the WaterScientists Revive Cells, Organs in Dead Pigs — Hinting at the Possibility of ‘Reversible Death’ "The latest findings raise a slew of questions — not least, whether medical and biological determinations of death will need revising," experts note. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Life In a Petri DishIn a First, Scientists Create ‘Synthetic Embryos’ That Could Help Heal People "The embryo is the best organ-making machine and the best 3D bio-printer — we tried to emulate what it does," the researchers said. By Saumya Kalia
Bacterial WinsScientists Discover a Potential ‘Breakthrough’ in Prostate Cancer Treatment Researchers identified bacteria linked to this cancer -- an "exciting discovery" that can "revolutionize treatment for men." By Saumya Kalia
Outside the DNA BlackholeScientists Have Finally Decoded the Complete Human Genome The findings have been 30 years in the making, and can offer insights into health and what makes our species unique. By Saumya Kalia
Breathing New LifeIn a Breakthrough, Scientists Make Donor Lungs Universally Compatible By Changing Blood Group The research changed A-type blood group lungs into O-type, potentially saving transplant wait times that can "lead to improvements in fairness of organ allocation." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Make a Leg!Scientists Regrew a Frog’s Amputated Leg Using Drug at Wound Site The research “suggests that frogs and perhaps other animals may have dormant regenerative capabilities that can be triggered into action.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Mind MattersBrain Implant Offers Hope For Treatment‑Resistant Depression "I was at the end of the line. It was not a life worth living," a patient said. After the implant, she reports lasting relief. By Rohitha Naraharisetty