From Er Regular To Pain‑Free: Oakwood Village Woman Says Gene Trial Changed Everything
An Oakwood Village woman says a Cleveland Clinic gene‑editing trial has cut years of sickle‑cell pain and hospital visits. Early results from the RUBY study show promising improvements for participants.
Stockton Farmworker-Turned Astronaut Rockets Local Students Into Artemis Era
Stockton native José Hernández used the Artemis II launch to urge local students toward STEM and spotlight the outreach programs he runs back home. His foundation and school partnerships deliver hands‑on science to Central Valley youth.
Ohio State Lab Says Long COVID Is Quietly Wrecking Smell, Hearing and Balance
An Ohio State study using objective lab tests of 60 adults finds long COVID often causes measurable smell, hearing, balance and cognitive problems, with age and severe illness linked to worse outcomes.
Drones Blaze Lifesaving Blood Corridor From Springfield To St. Louis
Mid‑America Transplant has begun flying donor blood samples along a new Missouri drone corridor, trimming delivery time and costs while testing a Rolla hub. Partners say the route could improve access for rural hospitals.
Boston Biotech Shuffle: Korsana Snaps Up Cyclerion In $380 Million Nasdaq Play
Korsana will take Cyclerion’s Nasdaq listing through an all‑stock reverse merger backed by about $380M, giving the startup cash into 2029 and a faster route to 2027 readouts. The combined company will trade as KRSA.












