On October 22, 2024, scientists announced a breakthrough in understanding human skin development, potentially paving the way to delay aging signs. A team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge has detailed how human skin is created from stem cells, which could lead to artificial skin production for transplants and scar prevention. This research is part of the ambitious Human Cell Atlas project, which aims to map every cell type in the human body.
In legal news, a federal judge ruled that Rudy Giuliani must turn over assets, including luxury watches and a Manhattan apartment, to two women he defamed. The judge's order follows Giuliani's bankruptcy filing after losing a defamation lawsuit. He faces multiple legal challenges related to his actions during the 2020 presidential election.
In the Middle East, Israeli military spokespersons confirmed the death of senior Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine. This confirmation follows reports of his killing during Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Safieddine was considered a potential successor to Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in September. The Israeli military has stated it will continue targeting Hezbollah leaders perceived as threats to Israel.