August 10, 2025

Microscopic image of a fetal kidney grown in the laboratory. Photo: Sheba Spokesperson

For the first time in the world: Sheba and Tel Aviv University researchers grew fetal kidney components from stem cells

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The kidney grew and developed over many months and underwent processes similar to those in pregnancy | The organoid allows for the development of regenerative medicine treatments, testing drug toxicity during pregnancy on fetal kidneys, and shedding light on birth defects
Comparison of the size of the planet Uranus to that of the Earth. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Internal heat source discovered in Uranus – a possible solution to a 40-year-old mystery

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NASA researchers have discovered that Uranus emits more energy than it receives from the sun, indicating an internal heat source – and undermining previous theories about the formation of giant planets.
Bandages may now be smart. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New bioactive dressing promises faster healing for diabetic wounds

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Researchers have developed an innovative bandage that combines biologically active substances, which helps accelerate wound closure and prevent infections – with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life of those with diabetes.
US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. wants to disband the committee responsible for science-based preventive medicine and replace it with politicians. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Double whammy: NIH budget cuts and elimination of preventive medicine threaten public health in the US and around the world

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New study warns that the sharp cuts to the NIH and Kennedy's desire to dismantle the body of recommendations for preventive medicine could lead to an increase in morbidity, distrust in the medical establishment, and dependence on expensive and inaccessible medicine
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