The mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?
Researchers at POSTECH University in South Korea have recreated human tissue wrinkles in the lab, uncovering how cells and dehydration contribute to their formation.
Low gravity in space travel found to weaken and disrupt normal rhythm in heart muscle cells
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the USA discovered that heart tissues in space develop signs of heart disease, posing risks for astronauts on long missions.
Robotic hair transplant
Canadian company Venus have developed Artas iXi, a 7-axis robotic platform designed for hair transplants.
Aston University develops novel bone cancer therapy which has 99% success rate
Aston University in the UK has developed a gallium-doped bioactive glass that kills 99% of bone cancer cells and regenerates diseased bones.
ADHD headband aims to boost focus via 20 mins use per day
An Australian startup, Neurode, have developed a headband to help individuals with ADHD improve focus, impulse control, and memory.
World’s first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand
Researchers at Italy’s Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna have developed the first prosthetic arm that moves by analysing movements of magnets embedded in the patient’s muscles.
Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eyes
Researchers from China and the UK found that laughter exercises may be a cost-effective, home-based treatment for dry eye disease, improving symptoms and mental health.
Gel that stops severe bleeding in seconds gets FDA approval
Cresilon, a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, have received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their latest product, Traumagel, designed to stop moderate to severe bleeding instantly.
Scientists use magnetic nanotech to safely rewarm frozen tissues for transplant
Researchers at the Universities of California and Minnesota sprinkled magnetic nanoparticles onto frozen animal tissue and applied a varying magnetic field to safely heat them up.
Taping your mouth shut at night has many benefits, say Sport Sleep
A startup called Sport Sleep has launched a hypoallergenic bamboo silk mouth tape designed to promote nasal breathing during sleep.