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Recorded in my secret underground layer, here are the latest great news stories from greatnewspodcast.com. Brought to you by the Daily Quote - a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way.

Tired of all the Doom and Gloom news from Mainstream Media? You'll get none of that here... Instead, you'll find inspiring stories and developments making the world a better place.

I'm Andrew McGivern and this is the Great News Podcast.

Today... we're diving into some truly groundbreaking advancements in medicine, technology, and even space exploration.

What if Doctor's could just rewrite a baby's DNA to save its life from a deadly genetic disorder? That is our lead story today. Plus we have a mask that can detect kidney disease, a startup that plans to mine the moon for Helium-3, and a new concrete that can heal itself!

And don't forget to stick around for the speed round where we dive into even more great news.

First up, our lead story, a medical first that could change lives:

Doctors rewrite baby’s DNA to save his life — a world first.

In a groundbreaking medical first, doctors in the U.S. have successfully used gene editing to treat a baby with a rare and deadly genetic disorder.

Baby KJ was born with CPS1 deficiency, a condition so rare it affects only 1 in 1.3 million people. It prevents the body from clearing ammonia—a toxic waste product—which can build up quickly and cause severe damage to the brain and organs. Most babies with this condition don’t survive infancy.

But thanks to a custom-made gene therapy, KJ now has a fighting chance. A team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania:

Designed and tested a personalized DNA repair treatment in just six months.

Used a high-precision tool called base editing to change just the right “letter” in KJ’s DNA—without cutting the DNA strand.

KJ received his first dose in February, and follow-up treatments in March and April. So far, results are promising: he can now eat more protein, and doctors have reduced the medications that help flush out toxins.

While it's still early days, this success shows how gene editing could transform treatment for many genetic diseases—starting right after birth.

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Moving on to a mask that can sniff out Kidney Disease.

Face mask that smells disease? It’s real—and it’s 93% accurate.

Scientists in Italy have turned a regular face mask into a powerful medical tool. By adding tiny gas sensors to a standard FFP2 mask, they’ve created a wearable device that can detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) just by analyzing your breath—with more than 93% accuracy.

Here’s how it works:

The mask has four miniature sensors that pick up chemicals in your breath.

These include substances like ammonia and acetone, which build up in the body when the kidneys aren’t working properly.

Each sensor responds to different compounds, helping the system spot a unique “breathprint” of kidney disease.

This is huge because diagnosing CKD normally involves blood and urine tests, which can be invasive,...

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Recorded in my secret underground layer, here are the latest great news stories from greatnewspodcast.com. Brought to you by the Daily Quote - a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way.

Tired of all the Doom and Gloom news from Mainstream Media? You'll get none of that here... Instead, you'll find inspiring stories and developments making the world a better place.

I'm Andrew McGivern and this is the Great News Podcast.

Today...

What if a new technology could reshape the EV industry. A New Sodium Ion Battery may do just that! That's our lead story today, plus we have iPS Cells showing early promise for Parkinson's treatment and Engineered Brain Cells offer new hope for Alzheimers.

And stick around to the end for the speed round where we'll dive into even more great news.

Our lead story comes from the world of electric vehicles, where a major player is set to introduce a battery technology that could reshape the industry. Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Ampere Technology (CATL), the world's leading EV battery producer, just unveiled a new sodium-ion battery line called Naxtra—and it could shake up the electric vehicle industry.

Unlike lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion tech promises lower costs, better safety, and strong cold-weather performance—a big win for EV drivers in colder climates. The first Naxtra units, expected to roll out this June, will power heavy-duty vehicle starters. But by December, CATL plans to scale up for use in fully electric and hybrid passenger cars, offering a 500 km or 310-mile range per charge.

With comparable energy density to current lithium iron phosphate batteries, Naxtra could be a real competitor—especially if it delivers on CATL’s vision to replace half of today’s lithium-based batteries.

The only roadblock? U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports might slow down adoption in North America. Still, with CATL batteries already powering over 18 million cars globally, this move could mark a major turning point for the EV future.

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Moving to the health sector,

Good news for people with Parkinson’s disease: A new clinical trial in Japan is showing promising results using a breakthrough treatment that involves transplanting lab-grown brain cells.

Scientists used special stem cells to create dopamine-producing brain cells—the kind that are lost in Parkinson’s. They then carefully implanted these cells into the brains of seven patients aged 50 to 69. After two years, these new cells were still alive, working properly, and helping improve movement in the patients.

Here’s what’s exciting:

The treatment appeared safe. No one had any serious side effects like infections, tumors, or hospitalizations.

Most side effects were mild, like itching where the treatment was given.

And the results showed real benefits:

Patients moved better, with a 20% improvement off their meds and nearly 36% improvement when on medication.

Brain scans showed a major increase in dopamine—the chemical that helps control movement and is lacking in...

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Recorded in my "Secret" Underground Layer... here are the latest Great News stories from greatnewspodcast.com, brought to you by - the Daily Quote - a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way.

Tired of all the doom and gloom news from Mainstream Media. You'll get none of that here. Instead you'll find inspiring stories and developments making the world a better place!

I'm Andrew McGivern and this is the Great News podcast.

Today...

Ever worried about plastic pollution? Well, what if I told you that bacteria are brewing biodegradable plastic? That’s our lead story today! Plus, we’ve got electric cars that charge in just five minutes, paralyzed patients walking again thanks to brain-spinal implants, AI helping detect Parkinson’s, and a potential breakthrough in reversing brain aging.

And stick around for the Speed Round, where we’ll rapid-fire through even more Great News.

So, let’s jump right in!

Source: Interesting Engineering

Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental headaches of our time. But what if nature could solve the problem for us? Enter a tiny hero: methane-consuming bacteria!

Scientists have engineered special bacteria that gobble up methane—yes, that powerful greenhouse gas—and transform it into biodegradable plastic. That means we could be tackling two major environmental issues at once: reducing methane emissions and cutting down plastic pollution.

Why is this a Big Deal?

Methane is about 25 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat.

These bacteria could be farmed at landfills and dairy farms—both major methane emitters—turning pollution into useful materials.

The resulting plastic is biodegradable, meaning it won’t stick around in landfills for centuries like traditional plastic.

Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen microbes working their magic. Scientists have previously explored bacteria that eat plastic waste in oceans, but the added twist here is that these new bacteria start with methane, an otherwise problematic gas.

And get this—researchers are also working on turning CO2 into biodegradable plastic, meaning we might soon have multiple microbial solutions fighting pollution from all angles. So, could future plastic be 100% made by bacteria? It’s looking more and more likely!

Let’s move from bacteria to batteries—because what if charging your electric car took about as long as filling up a gas tank?

Source: Singularity Hub

One of the biggest concerns people have about switching to electric cars is charging time. But that’s about to change! Chinese automakers are...