Administrator Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough Researchers have built a realistic human mini spinal cord in the lab and used it to simulate traumatic injury. The model reproduced key damage seen in real spinal cord injuries, including inflammation... devices medical
Administrator Scientists just created chocolate honey packed with surprising health perks Scientists in Brazil have transformed cocoa waste into a functional chocolate-infused honey packed with antioxidants and natural stimulants. Using ultrasound waves, they enhanced honey’s ability to pu... devices medical
Administrator Massive US study finds higher cancer death rates near nuclear power plants A sweeping nationwide study has found that U.S. counties located closer to operating nuclear power plants have higher cancer death rates than those farther away. Researchers analyzed data from every n... devices medical
Administrator Copper drug clears toxic Alzheimer’s proteins and restores memory A copper-based compound restored the brain’s ability to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, dramatically reducing amyloid buildup and improving memory in laboratory experiments. The findings point to a ... devices medical
Administrator Wireless retinal implant helps blind patients see again A tiny wireless implant is giving new hope to people blinded by advanced age-related macular degeneration. In a major international clinical trial, more than 80% of participants regained meaningful ce... devices medical
Administrator New procedure delivers lasting knee arthritis pain relief without surgery A minimally invasive treatment that blocks inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided significant pain relief and improved function for osteoarthritis patients, with benefits lasting at l... devices medical
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