A fully biodegradable nerve scaffold not only helps regenerate damaged nerves, but negates the need for retrieval procedures.
Creating realistic “squishy” brain tissue in the lab
Growing brain tissue requires capturing the realistic “squishiness” and cohesion between cells, but how each cell type contributes has been a mystery.
Cavefish provide clues to the keto diet’s effect on autism-like behavior
Cavefish studies hint at ketogenic diet’s impact on autism-like behavior, opening new paths for understanding and treatment.
CRISPR helps uncover endometrial cancer genes
New research reveals the genetic roots of endometrial cancer using precision tools like CRISPR to build more accurate models.
Mapping the global spread of antibiotic resistance
Scientists reveal how antibiotic-resistant genes are spreading around the world, raising concerns about their rapid transmission and the role humans are playing.
What characteristics help tumor cells spread?
Research uncovers how tumor cells’ stem cell-like qualities and their ability to evade the immune system helps some cancers spread during metastasis.
New AI-powered device monitors breathing to combat sleep apnea
Sleep apnea patients may soon sleep easier thanks to a comfortable, remote wearable device that tracks breathing patterns with the help of AI.
Tuning into our body’s internal clock can do more for medicine
Called chronotherapy, scientists believe that a whole field of medicine with the potential for more effective treatment could potentially lie at our fingertips.
Harnessing piezoelectric materials to regrow neurons
When activated by mechanical stress, a piezoelectric material efficiently stimulates the differentiation of stem cells into new neurons.
Scientists uncover mitochondria’s role in reproductive aging and fertility
New study reveals the crucial role of mitochondria in female reproductive aging, offering potential insights into improving fertility preservation and IVF outcomes.