Scientists used artificial brains to uncover the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scientists may have just taken a quantum leap in our understanding of the complex genetic nuances hidden within autism spectrum disorder.
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
Major artificial cell research offers compelling evidence that "life finds a way"
Groundbreaking research offers compelling evidence that even in the most minimal life forms the transformative power of evolution persists
JJ Shavit
- Mar 18
Artificial pancreas revolutionizes blood sugar control for kids with type 1 diabetes
The artificial pancreas has an insulin pump that uses advanced control algorithms based on the person’s glucose-monitoring information.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 23
3D-printed heart replicas look and pump just like the real thing
MIT engineers are hoping to help doctors tailor treatments to patients’ specific heart form and function, with a custom robotic heart.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 29
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 21
Artificial pancreas is proven a game-changer for type 2 diabetes patients
Cambridge scientists have delivered amazing results from an artificial pancreas in use by patients living with type 2 diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 8, 2022
Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in unanticipated ways
Non-nutritive sweeteners or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without the calories.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 7, 2022
Researchers create artificial muscles made of proteins
Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins whose movements are driven by a chemical reaction.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 2, 2022
Engineer develops imitation red blood cells to deliver lifesaving drugs
U of A researcher is building new drug delivery vehicles could improve efficacy and reduce negative side effects of lifesaving drugs.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 16, 2022
Biohybrid fish made from heart muscle cells swims and could lead to artificial hearts
Researchers have developed the first fully autonomous biohybrid fish from human stem-cell derived cardiac muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 28, 2022
Next generation of artificial platelets stop bleeding faster and save lives
New innovation in synthetic platelets could help save lives by rapidly stabilizing clots to reduce blood loss from traumatic injuries.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 9, 2021
Scientists create artificial cells that mimic living cells -- new method for fighting bacteria
Researchers provide a blueprint for creating "cell mimics," with potential applications ranging from drug delivery to environmental science.
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