British Scientists Accidentally Discover Immune Cells That “May Treat All Cancer”
“A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists. The Cardiff University team discovered a method of killing […]
Copper-Based Nanomaterials May Be the Cancer Cure We Have All Been Waiting for
“An interdisciplinary team of scientists from KU Leuven, the University of Bremen, the Leibniz Institute of Materials Engineering, and the University of Ioannina have successfully eradicated cancer in […]
This New Tool Works Like Shazam — But for Identifying Deadly Mosquitos
“In an effort to track and identify mosquitoes that spread disease around the world, a group of scientists from Oxford University and the Royal Botanic Gardens […]
The major discoveries that could transform the world in the next decade
“The last decade ushered in some truly revolutionary advances in science, from the discovery of the Higgs boson to the use of CRISPR for Sci-Fi […]
Novel dementia vaccine on track for human trials within two years
“A newly published study has described the successful results in mice of a novel vaccine designed to prevent neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers […]
It’s been a hell of a millennium for medicine — and it’s just getting started
“In less than twenty years, several deadly diseases have been transformed into manageable, chronic conditions; the word “cure” has been added to the lexicon; and […]
Bone Regeneration: Successful Bioprinting with Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds
“In ‘Poly(Dopamine) Coating on 3D-Printed Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering,’ researchers from the School of Stomatology at Jilin University in Changchun, China are seeking […]
Google AI system can surpass human experts in spotting breast cancer, study finds
“Google’s artificial intelligence system can identify breast cancer more accurately than radiologists, according to a study published in Nature on Wednesday. The model, created in […]
Scientists Have ‘Cleared’ Alzheimer’s Plaque From Mice Using Only Light And Sound
“Clumps of harmful proteins that interfere with brain functions have been partially cleared in mice using nothing but light and sound. Research led by MIT […]
These are the technologies that will transform the 2020s – From 5G to vertical farming
“Shared mobility, advanced plastic recycling and protein production are also going to be key to future prosperity. 2020 is set to be the year of […]
3D Printing Microstructures for New Drug Delivery Systems with SPHRINT
“In the recently published, ‘SPHRINT – Printing Drug Delivery Microspheres from Polymeric Melts,’ authors Tal Shpigel, Almog Uziel, and Dan Y. Lewitus explore better ways […]
Improving blood vessel health in the brain may help combat Alzheimer’s
“In patients with Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid-beta protein fragments accumulate in the tissue and blood vessels of the brain, likely due to a faulty clearance mechanism. […]
World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases
“Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists—a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices […]
[WATCH] Destroying Prostate Cancer With Novel Noninvasive MRI-Guided Ultrasound Treatment
A novel MRI-guided procedure that uses therapeutic ultrasound effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects, according to a new study presented today at the […]
Scientists Find Evidence That Music Really is a Universal Language
“Whether songs of love or dance, sung by Beyoncé or the Guarani people in Paraguay, nearly every society makes music of some kind. Music, many […]
Socially aware algorithms are ready to help
” Given their frequent media portrayal as mysterious black boxes, we might be worried that rogue algorithms have escaped the abilities of their creators to […]
How a New Smart Skin Patch Uses Vibrations to Track Your Health
“Wearables are so common these days we rarely give them second thought. Yet packed into FitBits and Apple Watches are multiple tiny, sensitive sensors that […]
Mayo Clinic is Using 3D Printing to Teach the Next Generation of Spine Surgeons
“… Residents need cadavers for educational purposes, but these are difficult to come by. In the United States, only 20,000 bodies are donated to science […]
Researchers Have Developed A Virus That Can Kill All Known Cancer Types
“An Australian company has developed a type of virus that can supposedly cure all known cancer types, including triple negative breast cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, bladder, […]
Nature study shows that human-in-the-loop AI outperforms humans alone or AI alone
” Human-in-the-loop (HITL) AI may enable an ideal symbiosis of human experts and AI models, harnessing the advantages of both while at the same time […]
Exclusive: This Doctor Wants to Use Salesforce Blockchain to Cut Cancer Drug Development Costs in Half
“Good afternoon, readers. Dr. Laura Esserman is on a mission to bring the blockchain to health care. I can already hear the audible groans and […]
Artificial Intelligence Could Help Solve America’s Impending Mental Health Crisis
“Five years from now, the U.S.’ already overburdened mental health system may be short as many as 15,600 psychiatrists as the growth in demand for […]
Exclusive: Humans placed in suspended animation for the first time
Doctors have placed humans in suspended animation for the first time, as part of a trial in the US that aims to make it possible […]
[WATCH] The Future of Work: A VICE Special Report (Full Episode)
The next Industrial Revolution is upon us, and scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are warning of an imminent paradigm shift in the future of work. In […]
How Scientists Grew Perfect New Lungs in Mouse Embryos
Last week, scientists from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Stanford University, and the University of Tokyo teamed up in an outside-the-box attempt at making lab-grown lungs. Rather […]
How virtual reality is preparing West Aussie paramedics
A bus driver has a heart attack, veering off the road and crashing into a building site. Many passengers are injured, and the clock is […]
Scientists 3D-Printed Living Skin, Complete With Blood Vessels
Researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, claim to have 3D-printed skin that’s alive and has blood vessels. The new technique could greatly accelerate […]
Scientists developing ‘smart toilet’ to collect health data
A team of scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research at UW-Madison is working to develop a smart toilet. “Some people think we’re crazy,” said […]
A patch that simultaneously measures six health-related biomarkers by analyzing sweat
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University and Northwest University, both in China, has developed a patch that can be used to measure six health-related […]
Engineer Invents Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Audible Speech
Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. […]
CRISPR enzyme programmed to kill viruses in human cells
Researchers have now turned a CRISPR RNA-cutting enzyme into an antiviral that can be programmed to detect and destroy RNA-based viruses in human cells. Many […]
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers see inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of […]
This mom gave birth wearing a virtual reality headset and says it eased the pain of labor
The pain of labor is something all moms experience and most moms never forget. Now hospital labor and delivery rooms are trying to help moms face the […]
Why Designing Our Own Biology Will Be the Next Big Thing in Medicine
“It’s hard to watch a loved one get sick. Their eyes go glassy. Their breathing is punctuated by body-wracking coughs. Feverish and aching, they struggle […]
Engineer Finds Way To Pull Diseases From Blood Using Magnets
“A British engineer has found a way to filter unwanted cells from blood using magnets — and his tool could be used in clinical trials […]
Unlocking the biochemical treasure chest within microbes
“Secondary metabolites—the compounds produced by microbes to mediate internal and external messaging, self-defense, and chemical warfare—are the basis for hundreds of invaluable agricultural, industrial, and […]
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
“A Florida woman is the first patient to kill off breast cancer with the help of a promising new vaccine. Lee Mercker, from the Jacksonville […]
Scientists Develop New Test That Can Diagnose Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes
“300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year, but current testing methods require days or weeks—sometimes even more—devoted to lab work […]
Nanotechnology And The Future Of Medicine
” Nanotechnology is a growing sector of medical technology, and it encompasses everything from pill cameras to smart pills that detect and report on medication […]
Watch a Paralyzed Man “Walk” Using a Mind-Reading Exoskeleton
“A French man was able to regain control over all four of his paralyzed limbs thanks to a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit, the BBC reports. A video shows […]
In-ear silicon speakers for the internet of voice
“”Hey Goosilexa, can I go swimming?” Today, we receive synthetically spoken answers to questions aimed at helping to make our decisions easier. Increasingly, voice-based services […]
CRISPR Gene-Editing May Offer Path To Cure For HIV, First Published Report Shows
“There’s been a lot of excitement lately that the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR could offer a new way to treat health problems ranging from cancer […]
Envisiontec 3D-Bioplotter: New Bioprinting Capabilities
“The 3D-Bioplotter from EnvisionTEC has been at the heart of over 333 scientific papers, from 3D printing human tissue to 3D printing an ovary for mouse implantation. It is one of […]
Biohacking: The Art and Science of Upgrading the Human Being
“Biohacking, defined as better living though science, technology, and nature, is quickly taking a front seat in the current global growing emerging technology and biotechnology […]
A prosthetic leg that can sense touch makes it easier for amputees to walk
” The issue: People who walk on both legs rely on constant feedback between their nerves and their brain to get around. But people using […]
Alzheimer’s symptoms reversed by head-worn device using electromagnetic waves
“There is finally some encouraging news for the millions of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). NeuroEM Therapeutics, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has announced findings […]
The New AI Toilets Will Scan Your Poop To Diagnose Your Ailments
“Well, it’s sound weird but in the upcoming future, your toilet will be your mini doctor. A company called Micron is developing a smart artificial […]
Researchers build microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves
“In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by Saif, the researchers demonstrate a new generation of two-tailed bots […]
Artificial intelligence detects heart failure from one heartbeat with 100% accuracy
“Doctors can detect heart failure from a single heartbeat with 100% accuracy using a new artificial intelligence-driven neural network. That’s according to a recent study […]
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer
“Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help disabled people wirelessly control an electric wheelchair, interact with […]