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Two teleoperated robots work as a team to perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal during a pre-clinical trial.
Two compact robots handled surgical tools inside living animals, marking an early test of humanoids in the operating room.
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Infant brains recognize organized music early, while rocking, swaying, and beat-matched movement emerge more slowly.
HealthBabies learn to ‘hear’ music and ‘dance’ within their first yearRebecca Shavit
A new study finds gene activity in blood may detect pancreatic cancer early, offering hope for better survival and earlier treatment.
HealthNew blood test successfully detects 90% of early-stage pancreatic cancersMac Oliveau
Loneliness appears more harmful than social isolation alone, with strong links to depression, anxiety and reduced wellbeing.
HealthThe hidden weight of loneliness on mental health and wellbeingMac Oliveau
Daylight saving time retinal disease risks rose after the spring clock change, while the fall shift was linked to lower rates.
HealthSpring daylight saving time shift linked to higher risk of retinal diseaseRebecca Shavit
Mechanically guided blood vessel growth could help engineers build organized capillary networks inside artificial tissues and organs.
HealthMIT scientists develop a new way to grow artificial blood vesselsRebecca Shavit
A new study shows astronauts can take diagnostic X-rays in space, opening the door to better health care and safer missions.
SpaceFirst x-rays captured in space mark breakthrough for astronaut healthJoseph Shavit
A neural bypass for paralysis restored hand movement, grip control and wrist sensation, with some benefits lasting after stimulation.
HealthBrain implant helps paralyzed man move his hand and feel touch againMac Oliveau
Daylight saving time healthy habits suffer as processed snacking rises and gym attendance falls after clocks move forward.
HealthDaylight saving time has a negative impact on healthy living, new research findsMac Oliveau
Drinking water with meals tracked with greater food intake, while spicy foods slowed eating and reduced consumption.
HealthDrinking water during meals may not help people eat lessMac Oliveau
New modular nanorobots can move, target cells, and deliver drugs, offering a new path for precision medicine and industry.
HealthNew nanorobots can target cancer cells with precisionShy Cohen
Scientists at the University of Cambridge created connected brain and spinal cord organoids and discovered that the genetic program limiting nerve repair can be reversed, restoring axon regrowth in human neurons.
HealthUniversity of Cambridge breakthrough could help the brain and spinal cord repair themselvesMac Oliveau
Dr. John Nassour (left) and Nicolas Berberich (right) are testing the newly developed glove. In the background: Prof. Gordon Cheng.
HealthLife-changing robotic glove restores hand function for paralysis patientsMac Oliveau
Researchers at MIT created a new kind of hydrogel, a soft, water-rich material that behaves much like conventional hydrogels but also allows air to move through it.
InnovationsNew hydrogel could transform wearable medical devicesRebecca Shavit
A new study finds tomato-soy juice may lower key inflammation markers, offering promise as a simple diet-based health intervention.
HealthTomato-soy juice study shows promise in reducing inflammationHannah Shavit-Weiner
A ribozyme found by accident selectively repairs broken RNA, suggesting early life could have preserved its genetic code without any proteins.
HealthNo proteins required: Newly discovered enzyme can hunt and mend broken RNAMac Oliveau
Researchers built a nanoscale device that acts like a neuron, processing light signals with high efficiency. (CREDIT: Nanoscale)
HealthNew light-sensing device acts like a neuron in the human brainRebecca Shavit