Human heart regeneration may soon be possible, study finds
The findings, published in the scientific journal Circulation, are expected to contribute to the development of regenerative heart medicines
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 29, 2022
Stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 29, 2022
Squid skin–inspired material is a game changer for eco-friendly food packaging
They are showing off an adaptive heat-managing composite material they helped develop that is nicknamed after its inspiration: squid skin.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 28, 2022
The evolution of mucus: How did we get all this slime?
In mammals, proteins called mucins evolved — again and again — by co-opting non-mucin proteins in a surprising way, study suggests
JJ Shavit
- Aug 28, 2022
Therapeutic viruses can turbocharge the immune system against cancer
The immune system has evolved to safeguard the body from a wildly diverse range of potential threats. Among these are bacterial diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 27, 2022
How well you sleep impacts your risk of heart disease and stroke
The authors estimated that seven in ten of these cardiovascular conditions could be prevented if everyone was a good sleeper.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 27, 2022
Stanford researchers synthesize molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
Researchers have developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immunity.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 27, 2022
Eye tests can screen children for autism
Measuring how the eyes’ pupils change in response to light—known as the pupillary light reflex—can potentially be used to screen for autism
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26, 2022
Artificial intelligence assists in the early detection of autism
Researchers are attempting to determine if AI can be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26, 2022
Stem cells can aid repair of spinal cord damage, study finds
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25, 2022
MIT sleep research reveals eye-opening results
Many people find getting more sleep gives them increased energy, emotional control, and an improved sense of well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25, 2022
In-home saliva test can detect oral and throat cancer with 90% accuracy
As a "breakthrough device," the saliva test can detect early symptoms of oral and throat cancer with more than 90 percent accuracy.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 24, 2022
A special sugar molecule is key to Alzheimer's cure
The molecule, known as a glycan, could serve as a new target for early diagnostic tests, treatments and perhaps prevention of Alzheimer’s.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 24, 2022
Artificial intelligence can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns
Parkinson’s disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Tumor-targeting "micro-bubbles" destroy cancer cells like exploding smart warheads
The technique combines ultrasound with tumor-targeted microbubbles. Once the ultrasound is activated, the microbubbles explode.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Groundbreaking new drug stops breast cancer growth and recurrence
A drug developed for diseases other than cancer, MitoQ, avoids the appearance of metastases in 80% and local recurrences.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Early blood tests can predict death and severe disability
Blood tests taken the day of a traumatic brain injury can predict which patients are likely to die or survive with severe disability.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
Damaged nerves can now be regenerated -- offering hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 21, 2022
Boosting neuron formation can cure Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered that increasing the production of new neurons in mice with Alzheimer’s disease rescues the animals’ memory defects.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 21, 2022
Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
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