Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Progression by 75% in Early Trial
A small study reports significant slowing of Huntington’s disease symptoms after targeted gene therapy, with plans for regulatory review.
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Medical examiner confirms CTE in Park Avenue shooter Shane Tamura
Postmortem findings show unambiguous evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in the 27-year-old shooter; officials say causation for the attack remains uncertain.
Bite-resistant wetsuits show promise in reducing shark-bite injuries, study finds
Australian researchers test four materials and report reduced damage from bites in large sharks, offering a potential safety option for swimmers and divers
Mysterious Space Debris Spotted Over California Sparks Theories
Residents reporting a volley of golden fireballs over Northern California prompted meteorologists to identify the phenomenon as reentering space debris, not fireworks or a meteor.
British explorer Chris Brown becomes first to reach seven Poles of Inaccessibility
Brown completes the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility, leaving one remaining target in northwestern China as his final milestone
One-million-year skull prompts revised view of early human evolution
New CT-restored analysis links Yunxian 2 to Denisovans, suggesting multiple large-brained lineages coexisted about a million years ago
Oklahoma family uncovers 2.79-carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Raynae Madison leads the Oklahoma family to a 2.79-carat brown diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park; the gem is named William
Ancient harbor swallowed by the sea found near Cleopatra’s temple in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists uncover a submerged harbor at Taposiris Magna, linking maritime activity to Cleopatra VII’s era and the temple’s religious site.
Marine life thrives on World War II explosives in Baltic Sea, study finds
Baltic Sea study documents thriving ecosystems on munitions once deemed toxic