Administrator A bold new plan could finally cure type 1 diabetes Researchers are developing a two-part therapy for type 1 diabetes: lab-made insulin-producing cells paired with custom-engineered immune cells that protect them. The goal is to stop the immune system ... devices medical
Administrator Laser printed hydrogel implant could transform bone repair When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come with serious drawbacks. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich have created a jelly-li... devices medical
Administrator Brain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression A new brain-imaging study has revealed how ketamine produces its fast antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers tracked changes in a critical brain receptor tha... devices medical
Administrator Hidden metabolism found operating inside the cell nucleus Researchers have found hundreds of metabolic enzymes attached to human DNA inside the cell nucleus. Different tissues and cancers show unique patterns of these enzymes, forming a “nuclear metabolic fi... devices medical
Administrator Scientists create a cancer flashlight that lights up tumors Researchers have developed a tiny antibody that can find a common cancer protein and make tumors light up during PET scans. In tests with mice, tumors containing the protein EphA2 glowed clearly when ... devices medical
Administrator AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses against ... devices medical
Administrator Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses, they temporarily soften the co... devices medical
Administrator Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for pa... devices medical
Administrator Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation b... devices medical
Administrator The surprising cancer link between cats and humans Scientists have mapped the genetics of cancer in cats for the first time at scale, uncovering major overlaps with human cancers. Key mutations—like those linked to breast cancer—appear in both species... devices medical
Administrator Breakthrough could protect the vision cells that let you see faces and colors Scientists have taken a major step toward protecting the very cells that make sharp, colorful vision possible. By testing more than 2,700 compounds in thousands of lab-grown human retinal models, rese... devices medical
Administrator Insulin pills may soon replace daily injections For over a century, scientists have chased the dream of insulin pills, but the digestive system kept destroying the drug before it could work—forcing millions of patients to rely on daily injections. ... devices medical