Researchers explore e-bikes for cancer recovery While e-bikes have become highly popular for people who are trying to keep fit, researchers believe they can also make a significant difference for people recovering from cancer. Dec 3, 2024 0 0
A 'chemical metronome': Researchers uncover how astrocytes help the brain's master clock keep time Imperial researchers have uncovered a "chemical metronome" in the brain, which helps to synchronize the master clock that tells us when it's time to sleep. In a study of brain cells from mice and humans, researchers found ... Dec 3, 2024 0 8
T cells also become exhausted in chronic fatigue syndrome, research finds Debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome creates conditions where a kind of immune cell that identifies and kills pathogens, known as a T cell, becomes exhausted, according to a new study that points the way for important new ... Dec 3, 2024 0 7
Bioprinting technique creates functional tissue 10x faster Three-dimensional (3D) printing isn't just a way to produce material products quickly. It also offers researchers a way to develop replicas of human tissue that could be used to improve human health, such as building organs ... Dec 3, 2024 0 19
Inflatable gastric balloon design with controller could help people lose weight Gastric balloons—silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach—can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat. However, this effect can eventually wear off as the stomach becomes ... Dec 3, 2024 0 21
From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns: The dangers of hot water bottles Who doesn't love to cozy up with a hot water bottle during the colder months? Hot water bottles are a quick, easy and cost effective way of staying warm in winter—but they can also cause serious injury. Dec 3, 2024 0 1
Unraveling the viral puzzle of why humans are susceptible to hepatitis B virus, but monkeys are not Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver diseases that spreads among individuals through blood or body fluids. According to the World Health Organization, globally, 1.2 million new HBV infections ... Dec 3, 2024 0 12
Experimental study shows connection between COVID infection and age-related blindness An experimental study in mice shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection can damage the retinas, with long-term implications for vision. Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection include various neurocognitive symptoms, suggesting ... Dec 3, 2024 0 113
Medical device mimics tapeworm hooks for soft tissue anchoring Inspired by the diverse attachment organs of parasites, researchers have designed a millimeter-scale mechanism for soft tissue anchoring. Dec 3, 2024 0 11
Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging Vadim N. Gladyshev and 80 colleagues surveyed the participants of the 2022 Systems Aging Gordon Research Conference to explore how researchers of aging perceive their subject of study. The authors found wide disagreement ... Dec 3, 2024 0 0