Neuroscience

Engineered material can reconnect severed nerves

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics—materials that can turn magnetic fields into electric fields—to stimulate neural tissue in a minimally invasive way and help treat neurological ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Self-sampling proves effective in diagnosing asymptomatic mpox

An article published in Nature Communications on the pilot study carried out in Catalonia to evaluate the self-collection of biological samples reveals the high acceptability of the proposal and the key role of diagnosis ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients

Using a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue in the lab, a University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science research team has developed an analytical tool that could lead to a cure ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

The Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Laboratory, led by Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering, develops novel, ultrasound-based techniques for both imaging and therapeutic applications.

Cardiology

Virtual drug quiets noise in heart tissue images

If you've ever tried taking a picture of a puppy, you likely ended up with a blur of fur. Now try reading a stock ticker on the puppy's fur, and you'll have the challenge that faces researchers studying electrical conduction ...

Oncology & Cancer

Citrullination: A key player in cancer spread and control

Cancer metastasis is the process by which cancerous cells spread from the primary tumor site to other regions of the body. Despite advancements in cancer research, the factors driving the selective spread of cancer to specific ...

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