Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are shifting their philanthropic focus to combine AI and biology in a bid to cure diseases. Their initiative, called Biohub, aims to accelerate research by creating digital models of biological processes. This move has sparked some controversy due to the closure of previous projects benefiting local communities.

The Guinea worm infection has dropped to just 10 reported cases in 2025, according to the Carter Center. If health workers can completely eliminate the parasite, it will be only the second human disease eradicated in history, following smallpox. The parasite is transmitted through contaminated water and causes severe pain and potential complications for those infected.

Recent research reveals that cells are capable of swapping mitochondria, which may have significant implications for human health. This unexpected behavior in cellular biology could influence various physiological processes and treatments for diseases.