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Medical team monitoring a patient connected to an external liver support system at a Chinese hospital.

Chinese Scientists Use Gene-Edited Pig Liver to Treat Liver Failure Patient

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 1, 2026

Chinese scientists have successfully treated a liver failure patient using a gene-edited pig liver connected to an external perfusion device. The team at Xijing Hospital, led by academician Dou Kefeng, kept the patient stable for 66 hours while the pig liver performed vital functions. The approach offers a potential bridge for patients awaiting human liver transplants amid severe donor shortages.

Canada’s University of Waterloo Engineers Bacteria That Eat Cancer Tumors

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 28, 2026

University of Waterloo researchers have engineered bacteria that eat cancer tumors from the inside out. The modified Clostridium sporogenes targets the oxygen-free core of solid tumors, and a built-in timing mechanism prevents it from growing elsewhere in the body. Pre-clinical trials are now being planned.

Scientists develop lab-grown ear cartilage with natural elasticity

How Lab-Made Ear Cartilage Brings New Hope for Microtia Patients

MM 24 Newsroom February 27, 2026

Researchers in Switzerland have engineered elastic ear cartilage in the lab that closely mimics the strength and flexibility of natural

How Lightweight Hip Exoskeleton Helps Stroke Survivors Walk

MM 24 Newsroom February 27, 2026

Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight robotic hip exoskeleton that could improve mobility for stroke survivors

TB Bacteria’s Stealth Immune Evasion, Scientists Explains How

MM 24 Newsroom February 25, 2026

Researchers have uncovered how tuberculosis-causing bacteria deploy a sophisticated stealth mechanism to evade the human immune system. The findings could

US Stanford University Tests Universal Vaccine for Flu, Covid and Allergies

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 22, 2026

Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a universal nasal spray vaccine that protected mice against flu, Covid, bacterial infections, and dust mite allergies for months. Unlike traditional shots, it mimics immune cell signals to keep lung defenses active against diverse threats. Published in Science on February 20, the approach could eventually replace multiple annual vaccines and protect against unknown pandemic viruses, though human trials are still needed.

UK Startup Samphire Launches AI Feature to Personalize Menstrual Symptom Relief

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 22, 2026

UK startup Samphire Neuroscience launched CycleSync on February 9, an AI-powered feature that personalizes neurostimulation sessions for menstrual symptoms. The system adapts to individual cycle patterns rather than assuming a 28-day average, addressing conditions like endometriosis and PMDD. Clinical studies show 67% of users reported mood improvements and 72% experienced pain reduction within one cycle using the company’s Nettle device.

Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Tissue That Repairs Itself

MM 24 Newsroom February 20, 2026

In a major advance for regenerative medicine, researchers at Northwestern University have developed the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord

Qingdao University Researchers Create World’s First Self-Powered Eye-Tracking System

Ritambhara K February 4, 2026

Shandong Surgeons Perform World-First Ear Rescue with Innovative Foot Graft

Ritambhara K December 27, 2025

In a world-first procedure, surgeons led by Dr. Qiu Shenqiang at Shandong Provincial Hospital saved a woman’s torn-off ear by temporarily grafting it onto her foot for over five months before successful reattachment, overcoming severe blood vessel crises.