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
Administrator Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells Engineers at Northwestern University have taken a striking leap toward merging machines with the human brain by printing artificial neurons that can actually communicate with real ones. These flexible... devices medical
Administrator This cheap drug could help people with type 1 diabetes use less insulin A surprising new clinical trial has revealed that metformin—a cheap, century-old drug widely used for type 2 diabetes—may help people with type 1 diabetes in an unexpected way. While researchers initi... devices medical
Administrator MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool Scientists at MIT discovered that chaotic laser light can spontaneously form a highly focused beam instead of scattering—if the conditions are just right. This “pencil beam” enabled them to image the ... devices medical
Administrator Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. These lab-grown cell... devices medical
Administrator Breakthrough biomaterial heals tissue from the inside out Scientists have developed a breakthrough injectable biomaterial that travels through the bloodstream to repair damaged tissue from within, reducing inflammation and jumpstarting healing. In animal stu... devices medical
Administrator New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat science Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored ... devices medical