Researchers have developed human-like antibodies capable of blocking Epstein-Barr virus from entering immune cells, a meaningful advance against one of the most prevalent pathogens in human biology. EBV infects an estimated 95% of the global population and is associated with certain cancers and chronic diseases, yet has proven difficult to neutralize because of its near-universal ability to invade B cells. The antibodies were generated using mice engineered with human antibody genes, producing candidates that behave like human immune proteins. One antibody fully prevented infection in lab models built with human immune systems. The mechanism is specific: the antibodies physically block EBV from attaching to and entering B cells, the primary cellular target. The research does not yet describe a clinical timeline or approved therapeutic, but the complete protection observed in humanized mouse models elevates these candidates for further development. Progress on EBV has broader relevance given the virus's links to lymphomas and its suspected role in triggering certain autoimmune conditions.
Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices in India by 20% to 42%, citing a sharp surge in memory chip costs driven by AI data centre demand. Micron, the leading memory supplier, reported 86% gross margins, confirming that supply pressures have fundamentally shifted component pricing across the consumer electronics
India's central government will take a 1-2% stake in AI unicorn Sarvam once its $300 million funding round closes, converting compute subsidies provided under the IndiaAI Mission into equity. The move sets a precedent for how the government accounts for public support given to homegrown AI startups.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, featuring a redesigned Siri as a standalone app with chat history, apps launching up to 30 percent faster, and a refined Liquid Glass interface. A developer preview is live now, with public release expected around September 2026.
Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote unveiled a fully redesigned Siri and confirmed iOS 27 alongside updates for iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and macOS. The Siri overhaul is the most strategically significant move, targeting a competitive gap with Google and Microsoft in AI assistants.
