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New printed artificial neurons can fire brain-like electrical signals and activate real neurons, opening paths for neuroprosthetics and efficient AI hardware.
Northwestern engineers printed flexible artificial neurons that send realistic signals to living brain cells.
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New research suggests fortified omega-3 drinks could help astronauts stay healthier on long-duration space missions.
SpaceCustomizable drinks help astronauts get nutrients they miss in orbitJoshua Shavit
A Siberian Neanderthal molar may preserve the oldest known evidence of dental treatment, dating back 59,000 years.
HealthNeanderthals practiced dental care 59,000 years agoRebecca Shavit
Human brains may have shrunk about 3,000 years ago as collective intelligence grew, researchers suggest.
HealthHuman brains decreased in size 3,000 years ago – here’s whyJoseph Shavit
Oxford study links human right-handedness to bipedalism and larger brains across primate evolution.
DiscoveriesThe strange reason nearly all humans are right-handedHannah Shavit-Weiner
Review says red meat once aided human evolution but now drives chronic disease, climate harm, and ecological strain.
HealthRed meat once helped human evolution but now carries serious risksRebecca Shavit
New research links prior COVID-19 infection to higher lung cancer risk and identifies TYMP as a possible driver.
HealthScientists find concerning link between COVID-19 and lung cancerMac Oliveau
A blood-based biological age measure may help predict dementia risk and earlier onset, especially for vascular dementia.
HealthBlood-based aging clock predicts dementia risk years before symptomsMac Oliveau
Human childbirth may not be unique, a new review finds similar birth risks across many mammals.
HealthHuman childbirth is not uniquely difficult relative to other mammalsHannah Shavit-Weiner
McGill research in mice suggests icing injuries may reduce pain early but delay recovery and prolong pain over time.
HealthIcing injuries prolongs pain and slows recovery, researchers findAmyn Bhai
Fluorescent imaging of a zebrafish embryo highlights cell populations during early development.
AINew AI tool predicts how cells choose their identityShy Cohen
Walking about 8,500 steps a day may help people keep weight off after dieting, new obesity research suggests.
Good News8,500 steps a day can help keep the weight off after dietingMac Oliveau
Image below, NASA/ JSC Flight Surgeon Dr Rick Scheuring performing knee ultrasound examination with KneeTapTM external pneumatic compressive device on RM at National Jewish Health Denver CO.
HealthResearchers find no significant joint damage in astronauts after short spaceflightsMac Oliveau
New SynTrogo tool cut synapses in mouse memory circuits, yet strengthened remaining connections and improved recall.
HealthScientists create a tool to ‘edit’ brain functions and improve memoryMac Oliveau
MIT-led FINGERS-7B uses multi-omic data to predict Alzheimer’s risk earlier and improve responder stratification.
Good NewsMIT releases first AI model built to make Alzheimer’s preventableShy Cohen
Hearing a mother’s voice may lower stress hormones and boost oxytocin in children and college students.
HealthCall home this Mothers Day – your mom’s voice has important health benefitsRebecca Shavit
AIAI model helps MRI scans predict diabetes, heart risks and deathShy Cohen