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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 ...
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Medical research
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 ...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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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Engineer-mom turns breastmilk worries into smart device for parents
For countless new moms, one of the hardest parts of breastfeeding isn't the latch or the logistics—it's the uncertainty. Is my baby getting enough? Am I making enough?
Jul 1, 2025
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Equipment graveyards: Why new tech alone doesn't result in equitable health care
Experts have warned against simply throwing money and new equipment at disadvantaged communities to tackle the problem of inequitable health care.
Jul 1, 2025
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IVF and IUI pregnancy rates remain stable across Europe, despite an increasing uptake of single embryo transfer
Fewer in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles were reported in Europe in 20202, but clinical pregnancy rates remained stable, according to data presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Engineered protein can turn off tissue-damaging immune cells in autoimmune diseases
An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, shows a new study in mice.
Jun 30, 2025
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AI-assisted technique offers effective and painless breast imaging alternative
A Caltech-led team has developed a safe, effective, and painless breast imaging technique that incorporates machine learning to help differentiate between suspicious and healthy tissue. The method has now been tested on patients ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Hollywood-inspired motion capture helps transform mouse modeling for neurological research
Mouse models are central to drug development, including treatments for neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. Such diseases often affect movement, and treatments may need to relieve symptoms such as tremors. ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Anti-inflammatory drug coating could improve body's tolerance to neural prosthetics
An international research team, including scientists from the Institut de Neurociències at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), has developed a new solution to reduce the immune response triggered by neural prosthetics ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Immersive virtual reality shows plants and green decor in hospital rooms may aid stress recovery
A study from Texas A&M University reveals that hospital rooms designed with natural elements—like indoor plants, green decor and views of green nature—significantly enhance relaxation and mental clarity in simulated patients, ...
Jun 30, 2025
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New technology monitors bladder dysfunction in patients
Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart of the Women's Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) have successfully performed one of the nation's first—and the East Coast's very first—Glean ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Dual wavefront correction enhances quality of deep-tissue imaging
Wavefront shaping is a promising approach to deep tissue imaging. Until now, it was possible only via an invasive approach: fluorescent points were manually inserted into the sample, and the tissue was indirectly mapped by ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Scientists create functional 3D-printed human islets for type 1 diabetes treatment
A team of international scientists has made a major leap forward in diabetes research by successfully 3D printing functional human islets using a novel bioink. Presented today at the ESOT Congress 2025, the new technology ...
Jun 28, 2025
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New 'smart capsule' tracks health of the GI tract
Scientists are increasingly finding that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a vital role in our overall health. While its main functions center around digestion, the GI tract is also involved in the production of hormones, ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Precision oncology platform accurately predicts chemotherapy effectiveness for deadly esophageal cancer
Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for which no effective targeted therapy exists. Patients need to rely on chemotherapy as a standard-of-care, ...
Jun 27, 2025
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New credit card-sized TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots
Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm.
Jun 27, 2025
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