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Stem cell grafts restore myelin in mouse model of progressive multiple sclerosis
A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central nervous system. The findings suggest that neural stem cell‐based therapies hold promise as a potential ...
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Gastroenterology
Stem cell-derived liver organoids show long-term growth with bile acid support
Adding bile acids as farnesoid X receptor agonists to the culture medium supported the growth and development of unique stem cell-derived hepatic organoids, report researchers from Japan. These three-dimensional liver organoids ...
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Student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method
A Loughborough University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored.
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Adaptive spine board could transform ER transport
In combat zones and emergency rescues, rapid evacuation and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. But prolonged immobilization during transport poses another life-threatening risk: pressure injuries.
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AI-powered virtual staining of biopsies for transplant diagnostics
Organ transplantation offers life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure, restoring function and vastly improving quality of life for thousands each year. Yet, transplant rejection remains a leading cause ...
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Pulsating microneedles a pain-free alternative to traditional needles
Needles designed to be less than 1mm in length painlessly penetrate the outer layer of the skin and deliver medication into the body, according to new research by a team from Griffith University and University of Newcastle.
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Intelligent wound dressing controls inflammation
Chronic wounds are a major medical challenge, burdening health care systems with billions of dollars in costs every year. Pioneer Fellow Börte Emiroglu is developing a new product: a selective, sponge-like hydrogel that ...
Jul 4, 2025
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Simple blood test detects unique glycan linked to schizophrenia diagnosis
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a simple, accurate, and sensitive method for measuring polysialic acid, a unique acidic glycan found in the brain. Polysialic acid fluctuates in the blood of patients ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Jawbone organoids from patient iPS cells model bone disease and therapy development
In a recent study, Associate Professor Makoto Ikeya (Department of Clinical Application) and his team of researchers successfully established a method to generate jawbone-like organoids (mini-organs) from iPS cells. Their ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Hearing devices can significantly improve social lives of those with hearing loss
Hearing loss doesn't just affect how people hear the world—it can also change how they connect with it.
Jul 3, 2025
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Brain chip made by Elon Musk's company put into paralyzed military vet
A paralyzed military veteran is one of seven people in the country to be implanted with an Elon Musk-backed brain chip as part of a clinical trial underway in South Florida.
Jul 3, 2025
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Combating brain diseases using polymer-based targeted drug delivery
The human brain comprises billions of neurons, synapses, and cell types, making it one of the universe's most intricate and dynamic structures. However, the complexity and sensitivity of the brain can make it extremely difficult ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Smartphone-controlled nerve stimulator returns golfer to the links
Avid golfer Robert Knorr found he was no longer able to hit the links last year, due to neuropathy in his legs and feet.
Jul 3, 2025
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Optimizing laser irradiation: An in-silico meta-analysis of skin discoloration treatment
In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. However, setting appropriate ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Wearable X-ray-detecting fabric offers a flexible alternative to current imaging tech
Since their discovery by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895, X-rays have become a staple of modern medical care, from imaging teeth and broken bones to screening for the early signs of breast cancer.
Researchers develop two-layer neural model that matches complex visual processing in the brain
Neuroscientists want to understand how individual neurons encode information that allows us to distinguish objects, like telling a leaf apart from a rock. But they have struggled to build computational models that are simple ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Preclinical study unlocks a mystery of rapid mouth healing
Bite the inside of your cheek, and the wound may vanish without a trace in a couple of days. A preclinical study co-led by Cedars-Sinai, Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has discovered ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease
UCLA researchers have successfully grown miniature lungs from stem cells—complete with their own functioning blood vessel networks.
Jul 2, 2025
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Coupling two methods opens up new possibilities in early detection of colorectal cancer
The number of colorectal cancer cases in people under 50 is rising worldwide, especially in high-income countries. Possible causes include Western diets, obesity, lack of exercise, and the use of antibiotics, especially in ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Lab-grown 'tiny hearts' bring hope for children and adults with genetic heart disease
Scientists from QIMR Berghofer's Cardiac Bioengineering Lab have developed lab-grown, three-dimensional heart tissues known as cardiac organoids that mimic the structure and function of real adult human heart muscle.
Jul 2, 2025
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Bioengineered hydrogel mimics tumor environment to preserve live tissues for longer
A new hydrogel-based platform to preserve live patient-derived tumor tissues in the lab could pave the way for faster, more accurate testing of cancer treatments for patients with peritoneal metastases, a hard-to-treat and ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Researchers take major step toward cuff-free blood pressure monitoring
Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuffless blood pressure monitoring. The new technology could improve early detection and management of hypertension.
Jul 2, 2025
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EEG recording during ambulance transport is possible even during long distance rides
A joint study has evaluated the usability of a compact EEG device (BrainStatus) developed by Bittium Biosignals from Oulu during ambulance transports. The research was conducted by the Imaging center and Neurocenter of Kuopio ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Engineers create first immunocompetent leukemia device for CAR T immunotherapy screening
A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Weiqiang Chen has developed a miniature device that could transform how blood cancer treatments are tested and tailored for patients.
Jul 1, 2025
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PHOx: An innovative, safer polymer for implantable medical devices
A scientific team from the University of Liège has just developed an innovative polymer, PHOx, which could significantly improve the safety of implantable medical devices, while being more environmentally friendly. This ...
Jul 1, 2025
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