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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer treatment advances with light-activated 'smart bomb'
Scientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. In mouse tests, the new therapy completely eradicated metastatic breast cancer ...
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Neuroscience
Experiments show untrained patient with prosthetic hand can tell objects apart by touch
Researchers from Skoltech, prosthetics manufacturer Motorica, and Far Eastern Federal University have for the first time compared the sensations in phantom limbs of amputees during spinal and peripheral nerve stimulation ...
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Patient-specific brain tumor models guide personalized treatment
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and ShanghaiTech University have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimics the original structure ...
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Q&A: Professor discusses using light to 'hear' viruses
Elad Harel is used to shining a light on the mysteries of the natural world. Working at the cutting-edge of ultrafast spectroscopy—the application of short laser pulses to analyze the dynamics of molecules—the Michigan ...
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Lab-designed chimeric protein shows beneficial effects in animal models of Alzheimer's disease
A research team at the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has developed a new protein capable of improving memory and reducing tau protein levels in animal models of Alzheimer's ...
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Guidelines aim to include end users in neurotechnology development
"Neurotechnology" refers to a broad range of technologies designed to interface with the nervous system, with the aim of treating neurological disorders, enhancing cognitive function, and improving overall well-being. This ...
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Minimally invasive treatment could offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of a simple, minimally invasive Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T) that has the potential to transform ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Deep neural network may soon replace invasive procedures as new gold standard for monitoring heart health
The ancient Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle once concluded that the human heart is tri-chambered and that it was the single most important organ in the entire body, governing motion, sensation, and thought.
Feb 10, 2025
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AI-powered sensor for high-sensitivity cardiac diagnostics could democratize access
A research team at UCLA has developed a deep learning-powered chemiluminescence vertical flow assay (CL-VFA) that brings clinical laboratory-grade cardiac troponin I (cTnI) testing to a portable, cost-effective point-of-care ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases
In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, NUS scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin.
Feb 10, 2025
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FDA clears sepsis test that significantly reduces life-or-death diagnosis time
Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction, is responsible for an estimated 1 in 5 deaths globally and 1 in 3 deaths that occur within a U.S. hospital. It happens due to a dysregulated immune response to infection, and ...
Feb 10, 2025
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A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger—able to stand and walk more easily—when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.
Feb 8, 2025
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3D bioprinting technology could lead to personalized gastric cancer treatment
A collaborative research team from POSTECH has successfully developed a gastric cancer model using 3D bioprinting technology and patient-derived cancer tissue fragments. This innovative model preserves the characteristics ...
Feb 7, 2025
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Japanese researchers develop millimeter-wave sensor technology for precision medical imaging
Monitoring respiratory motion during diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. However, respiratory motion is rarely monitored during these procedures due to the lack of practical, ...
Feb 7, 2025
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A step towards personalized immunotherapy: MIRO device replicates tumors, environments and interactions
A team led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has developed the MIRO (Micro Immune Response On chip), a device that allows researchers to replicate the characteristics ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia
People with aphasia—a brain disorder affecting about a million people in the U.S.—struggle to turn their thoughts into words and comprehend spoken language.
Feb 6, 2025
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A new way to detect inflammation using antibodies developed
Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body.
Feb 6, 2025
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Exploring the psychological mechanisms behind virtual reality exposure therapy's success
Exposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders, yet it remains underutilized (Pittig, Kotter, & Hoyer, 2019). Some patients ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Smartwatches may soon detect congestive heart failure
Researchers at Tampere University have achieved a major milestone in diagnosing heart diseases. According to their new study published in Heart Rhythm O2, congestive heart failure can be reliably detected by analyzing the ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Spinal cord electrical stimulation restores neural function in clinical trial
A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease. An intervention, which involves electrical ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Low-cost laparoscope designed for low- and middle-income countries
Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique, has transformed surgical procedures in high-income countries. This method, which uses a laparoscope to perform surgeries through small incisions, offers significant benefits ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Blood test simplifies diagnosis of invasive mold infections
For people with weakened immune systems, common molds lurking in the environment—in the soil, along damp walls or on a forgotten apple—can cause dangerous infections deep inside the body. These invasive mold infections ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Q&A: Researchers develop early detection tool for life-threatening sepsis
It's a copycat killer—often mimicking less severe conditions and delaying much-needed, timely treatments. But sepsis—an infection that can lead to multiple organ failure, shock and even death—is a major global health ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Smart patch combines real-time health monitoring and drug delivery
A DGIST research team, led by Professor Kyung-In Jang, has developed a smart patch capable of real-time biometric signal monitoring and drug delivery. This patch integrates various sensors and a drug delivery system into ...
Feb 4, 2025
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What's it like to use Elon Musk's brain chip? How does it work?
Elon Musk wants to merge humans with AI. And his goal of achieving "symbiosis" with artificial intelligence starts with a brain chip.
Feb 4, 2025
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