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MIT neuroscientists discover neurons with distinct language processing timescales
In language-processing areas of the brain, some cell populations respond to one word, while others respond to strings of words.
Researchers achieve first remote-controlled magnetic endoscopy 5,778 miles away
The procedure relied on a secure, fast internet connection and a magnetic navigation system from ETH Zurich, featuring a magnetically operated endoscope.
UK scientists use AI on 1.6 million brain scans to predict dementia early
A robust collaboration in the UK has amassed over a million brain scans to develop better prevention tools using AI.
Diabetes drug Ozempic linked to ‘suicidal thoughts’ in patients
Researchers are investigating the potential risks linked to Ozempic, but the debate continues.
China’s controversial $85,000 height-boosting surgery leads people to disability
These surgeries are primarily driven by the desire to conform to aesthetic ideals and societal expectations.
New 3D lotus leaf-inspired nanosystem advances cancer cell cluster research
Scientists and clinicians currently rely on blood samples containing circulating tumor cells to understand their properties.
Self-improving AI can revolutionize 3D printing of biomedical devices, organs
The researchers first trained the computer program to print out a surgical rehearsal model of a prostate.
O2 over ice: Oxygen-powered ‘heart-in-a-box’ keeps donor organ alive for 9 hrs
Unlike standard cold storage, the heart-in-a-box provides continuous oxygenation and nutrient supply to the heart.
New bacteria-derived hydrogel effective in muscle tissue regeneration
A groundbreaking study in regenerative medicine: researchers manufactured a hydrogel out of bacteria that stimulates muscle repair.
Brainwave-reading robot ‘coaches’ could rehabilitate stroke survivors
A new system allows rehabilitation robots to read brainwaves using a brain-computer interface headset.
Battlefield savior: Anti-bleed gel gets FDA approval for US soldiers’ use
Cresilon, says the plant-based hemostatic gel is designed to temporarily control the flow of blood when applied to a wound.
‘Orgasm in color’: Rare condition paints man’s pleasure pink after sex
Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon where senses that are typically separate become intertwined.
Self-adjusting neuromodulation can enhance movement, sleep in Parkinson’s patients
AI helped aDBS implantable device to recognize certain brain signals linked to Parkinson’s symptoms and help calibrate the level of electrical stimulation in real-time.
Spit to save lives: 15-minute saliva test detects heart failure at home
This test measures B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), a protein that signals the heart is under stress.
Scientists use light to expand implants, reducing child heart surgeries
Blue light has enough energy to start the reaction while remaining safe for living tissues.
Brain creates multiple copies of single memory for robust storage
The brain stores memories for varying lengths of time, modifies them to different extents, and may sometimes erase them.
New UVA study identifies promising drugs to regenerate heart tissue post-attack
The scientists found that the drugs acted similarly to promote cardiomyocyte production and did so without toxicity, which is a promising sign.
New air-powered computer fights device failure, cuts stroke, blood clot risk
This innovative system replaces costly electronics with compressed air for monitoring IPC machines.
New brain tech turns paralyzed patient’s thoughts into speech with 97% accuracy
This innovation deciphers brain signals when a person attempts to speak, converting them into text, which the computer then vocalizes.
MIT’s new AI-driven brain mapping platform sparks hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
MIT’s new software tool, NeuroTrALE, is designed to process large amounts of brain imaging data semi-automatically, quickly, and efficiently.