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Genetics
Improved 'molecular light switch' could restore sight, hearing and heart rhythm
Reliable and gentler control of cellular activity with light: Researchers at the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC) and the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies (EKFZ OT) of the University ...
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Neuroscience
Scientists grow novel 'whole-brain' organoid
Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels—an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders ...
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New online test detects toxoplasmosis without need for blood sample
An international research team has developed an easy online test capable of detecting toxoplasmosis infection without a blood sample, opening the door for a better understanding of how the common parasite affects human behavior.
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Ultraviolet light technology shows effectiveness in protecting older Australians from respiratory infections
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to zap airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way for smarter infection control.
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Non-invasive test enables accurate detection of infant meningitis
A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a noninvasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the traditional diagnostic method. ...
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Detecting a potential behavioral biomarker for Parkinson's disease in mice
Detecting early rising Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms could improve treatment outcomes by enabling earlier treatment interventions. In a new eNeuro paper, Daniil Berezhnoi, from Georgetown University, and colleagues used ...
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Biomedical engineering students tackle serious safety problems in sports, everyday life
Eric Nauman's lab looks like the kind of place where engineering problems are unraveled and solved.
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Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?
A quarter-size device that tracks the rise and fall of sugar in your blood is the latest source of hope—and hype—in the growing buzz around wearable health technology.
Jul 26, 2025
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Texts about healthier eating may help prevent childhood obesity
According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in infancy, emphasizing the ...
Jul 26, 2025
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Scientists develop tissue-healing gel using milk-derived extracellular vesicles
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have established a framework for the design of bioactive injectable hydrogels formulated with extracellular vesicles (EVs) for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
Jul 25, 2025
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Scientists advance efforts to create 'virtual cell lab' as testing ground for future research with live cells
Using mathematical analysis of patterns of human and animal cell behavior, scientists say they have developed a computer program that mimics the behavior of such cells in any part of the body. Led by investigators at Indiana ...
Jul 25, 2025
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Microneedle system monitors glucose and metformin continuously
A wearable technology developed by Technion Professor Hossam Haick and colleagues in China enables real-time, noninvasive tracking and optimized treatment for diabetic patients.
Jul 24, 2025
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At-home melanoma testing: Skin patch test works in mice
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to COVID-19 home tests, according to University of Michigan researchers.
Jul 24, 2025
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Study offers security measures for safeguarding brain implants
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)—implantable medical devices used to treat neurological conditions—are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Jul 24, 2025
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Research findings could improve outcomes for critically ill patients on ventilators, study finds
A seven-year international, multi-center clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and St. Michael's Hospital, a site of Unity Health Toronto, has found that a new ventilation mode called ...
Jul 24, 2025
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First detection of cannabis in breath from edibles
Cannabis has gained increased use in the United States, outpacing alcohol as Americans' daily recreational drug of choice. Nearly 20% of cannabis users have admitted to driving after using the drug. However, unlike for alcohol, ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Researchers reduce cardiac arrhythmia after heart attacks using gene therapy
During a severe heart attack many heart muscle cells die and are replaced by scar tissue to stabilize the heart wall. Connective tissue cells, known as fibroblasts (FB), are the dominant cell type in scar tissue.
Jul 24, 2025
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New report outlines ethical and policy considerations for lab-grown reproductive cells
Critical questions need addressing before any clinical use of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), says a new report by a Lancaster University-based research project.
Jul 24, 2025
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Scientists use dental floss to deliver vaccines without needles
Flossing your teeth at least once a day is an essential part of any oral health routine. But it might also one day protect other parts of the body as scientists have created a novel, needle-free vaccine approach using a specialized ...
Wearable sensor could help patients with bipolar disorder track medication levels through sweat
Although lithium is highly effective in treating bipolar disorder, the chemical has a narrow therapeutic window—too high a dose can be toxic to patients, causing kidney damage, thyroid damage, or even death, while too low ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Targeting the 'undruggable': New molecular degraders offer hope for aggressive breast cancer
In the battle against aggressive breast cancer, a once-elusive target is now within reach—thanks to a breakthrough from a team from the Faculty of Medicine at Hebrew University. Dr. Raphael Benhamou and M.Sc. student Liann ...
Jul 23, 2025
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New study validates insulin nasal spray to deliver Alzheimer's drug directly to the brain
A groundbreaking brain imaging study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine confirms a vital step toward new Alzheimer's disease treatments: Intranasal insulin, delivered via a simple nasal spray, safely and effectively ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Dual-action therapy combines light and iron to target breast cancer cells
A new study published in Nanotechnology offers new hope for less harmful breast cancer therapy by combining two powerful, non-invasive cancer treatments.
Jul 23, 2025
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Many high street health tests are unfit-for-purpose and need greater regulation, warn experts
Many self-tests available on the UK high street are unfit-for-purpose and need much greater regulation to ensure they are safe and reliable, conclude two studies published by The BMJ.
Jul 23, 2025
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A new portable, cost-effective system can generate high-quality, platelet-rich plasma
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of blood plasma; its concentration of platelets is of great value in regenerative medicine as they are essential in accelerating healing and repairing tissue. Until now, obtaining ...
Jul 23, 2025
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