Medical research
Scientists grow human-like kidneys in pigs
Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages.
Sep 7, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers first to use common virus to 'fortify' adult stem cells
Using the same strategy that a common virus employs to evade the human immune system, researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine have modified adult stem cells to increase their ...
Apr 1, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First probable person to person transmission of new bird flu virus in China
The first report of probable person to person transmission of the new avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in Eastern China is published in BMJ today.
Aug 6, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Small molecule hobbles dengue in vitro and in vivo
A novel compound inhibits dengue virus, as well as other closely related important human pathogens. The research is published in the September 2011 issue of the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
Sep 19, 2011
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Medical research
Researchers develop novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders
Individuals with an underactive bladder, for example following a spinal cord injury, often cannot sense bladder fullness or are unable to empty the bladder completely. This distressing symptom can seriously affect one's quality ...
May 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover a drug for a tropical disease
Researchers at the University of Georgia are working to find the fastest way possible to treat and cure human African trypanosomiasis, long referred to as sleeping sickness. By working to improve chemical entities already ...
Aug 30, 2016
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Health
Transitioning to net-zero emissions could be the greatest health opportunity of this century
Climate change threatens to undermine the health of people around the world, with more intense and frequent extreme weather events, increased heatwave exposure, climate-related food insecurity, alteration in the spread of ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Other
Wales votes for 'presumed consent' organ donation
Wales will become the first country in the United Kingdom to adopt an organ and tissue donation scheme based on presumed consent after assembly members voted in favour of a bill on Tuesday.
Jul 3, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Zoom fatigue and distracted driving share a common problem: Multitasking
Feeling exhausted at the end of a long day of video-conferencing? Do your back, shoulders and mind ache after a Zoom meeting marathon? Do you miss the morning chit chat at the office's water fountain and the face-to-face ...
Apr 20, 2021
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Genetics
Using AI to improve diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence. The ...
Apr 25, 2024
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