The future of brain activity monitoring may look like a single strand of hair
Researchers at Penn State develop a lightweight, flexible electrode for long-term, inconspicuous EEG monitoring on the scalp.
Poo-romising frontier in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
Researchers from China and Australia explore FMT’s potential to combat antibiotic-resistant infection associated with gastric cancer.
Designer microbe shows promise for reducing mercury absorption from seafood
UCLA and UCSD scientists develop probiotic with engineered bacteria, significantly lowering methylmercury levels in mice consuming tuna.
Brain scans may soon predict best antidepressant for you
University of California, Irvine researchers identify brain connectivity patterns to enhance antidepressant response predictions using imaging data.
Lab-grown teeth might become an alternative to fillings following research breakthrough
King’s College London pioneers lab-grown teeth, potentially enabling natural tooth regeneration and reducing invasive dental procedures.
Particle-armoured liquid robot can pass through metal bars
Created at Seoul National University, the ultrasound-driven droplet-shaped robot also transports cargo, with potential medical uses.
‘Eco-friendly’ plant-based plastics linked to organ damage
Researchers at Zhejiang University discover liver damage and gut imbalances in mice from biodegradable starch plastics exposure.
High blood pressure? Eat more bananas
University of Waterloo study reveals potassium-rich diets, including bananas, may lower blood pressure more effectively than reducing salt.
Gut microbes transform bile to fight cancer
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discover gut bacteria transform bile acids, enhancing immune response against cancer cells.
The body remembers: Oklahoma City bombing survivors’ have trauma ‘imprint’
University of Oklahoma researchers find physically healthy survivors still exhibit lowered cortisol levels and higher inflammatory markers.