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Immunology
Universal stem cells reset immunity in a systemic sclerosis patient
Research led by Naval Medical University's Changzheng Hospital in China reports that an off-the-shelf cell therapy built from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) loosened life-limiting skin and organ scarring in a woman ...
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Diabetes
Implantable device could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar
For people with type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the standard treatment of ...
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Skin-like sensor can track body movement and electrical signals inside and out
A new skin-like sensor developed by an international team led by researchers at Penn State could help doctors monitor vital signs more accurately, track healing after surgery and even help patients with bladder control issues.
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New compound may help the brain heal itself after injury
Researchers from the University of Georgia found a new drug that may boost the brain's ability to heal itself after injury. The discovery could lead to significant advances in treating traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.
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A soft injectable ocular material designed to rescue optic neuropathy and retinal injuries
Recent research introduces a soft, injectable material designed for use in the eye to help protect and support damaged retinal tissue. It offers a gentle, biocompatible way to stabilize the inner eye environment and may assist ...
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Cooling garments can protect laborers in a hotter world
The world is getting hotter and hotter: 2024 was the hottest year on record, and 2025 is on track to come in a close second.
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From COVID to cancer, new at-home test spots disease with startling accuracy
Got a sore throat and the sniffles? The recent rise of rapid at-home tests has made it easier to find out if you have a serious illness like COVID-19 or just a touch of spring allergies. But while quick and convenient, these ...
Jul 8, 2025
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When stem cells feel the squeeze, they start building bone
In a discovery that could reshape approaches to regenerative medicine and bone repair, researchers have found that human stem cells can be prompted to begin turning into bone cells simply by squeezing through narrow spaces.
Jul 8, 2025
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Adult stem cells discovered in small, non-human primate for first time
For the first time, researchers have discovered and isolated adult stem cells from a non-human primate. This finding could transform the foundation for how we develop stem cell treatments.
Jul 8, 2025
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Liquid biopsy test uses RNA modifications to detect early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy
Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid biopsy typically looks for mutations or modification changes ...
Jul 8, 2025
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These 'exploding' capsules can deliver insulin without a needle using sodium bicarbonate
Georgia Tech engineers have created a pill that could effectively deliver insulin and other injectable drugs, making medicines for chronic illnesses easier for patients to take, less invasive, and potentially less expensive.
Jul 8, 2025
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Ferroelectric bioelectronics enable seamless integration and adaptive communication with neuronal networks
Implantable bioelectronics are vital to neuroscience, neurological therapies, and brain-machine interfaces. They serve as indispensable interfaces that enable the communication between biological systems and external devices ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Astatine-211: Researchers go nuclear on cancer
Astatine is the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth and one of the least studied within the periodic table, mostly because it lives up to its name, which is the Greek word for "unstable."
Jul 8, 2025
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Map of how body responds to extreme conditions could help to spot early signs of illness
What happens inside your body when you're tired, out of breath, or oxygen-deprived? A new study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth and University College London (UCL) has mapped how different parts of the body ...
Jul 8, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 7, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 7, 2025
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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.
Jul 7, 2025
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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.
Jul 7, 2025
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Brain stimulation plus coaching helps older adults double daily steps versus coaching alone
A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults and held steady for months. ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Treatment with virtual reality works quickly and effectively for those with psychosis, study shows
Treatment with virtual reality appears to work very well for people with psychosis. It works faster than the current treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy and is at least as effective.
Jul 7, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 7, 2025
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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.
Jul 7, 2025
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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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