Neuroscience

New coating extends lifespan of neural implants in the body

Neural implants contain integrated circuits (ICs)—commonly called chips—built on silicon. These implants need to be small and flexible to mimic circumstances inside the human body. However, the environment within the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death

The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic—particularly ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Health

Childhood smoking increases a person's risk of developing COPD

Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person's risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in the November 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: ...

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