Regenerative Medicine Watch: Orthocell posted record FY2026 revenue (A$13.2M, +44% YoY) and record June-quarter sales (A$3.8M) as its Remplir nerve-repair device gains momentum, with US rollout expanding hospital purchases, surgeon adoption, and distributor coverage. Brain Health in Latin America: The Alzheimer’s Association-backed LatAm-FINGERS lifestyle study reports culturally tailored, structured programs can improve memory and thinking in older adults at risk across 11 countries, building on US POINTER results. AI for Conservation in Ecuador: On Floreana Island, an AI + satellite-connected surveillance system has analyzed 250,000 wildlife images in 100 days, cutting manual review by 98% and helping detect threats and track ecosystem changes. Climate Risk Tracking: New forecasts suggest this year’s El Niño could become record-breaking, with central Pacific ocean temperatures already running unusually hot—raising stakes for South America’s weather and marine life. Ecuador’s “Pet-Friendly” Weddings: Ecuador’s civil registry now allows pets as symbolic witnesses; more than 50 couples have held ceremonies with animals present since May. Ethics & Food Tech: A report highlights shrimp farms using eyestalk ablation to boost reproduction, sparking animal-welfare pressure and potential policy changes tied to European demand. Gene Editing Backlash: Latin American groups meeting in Quito reject gene editing in agriculture, warning it could commodify seeds and bypass biosecurity rules.