New quantum sensing technology reveals sub-atomic signals
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania can detect individual nuclei opening the door to improved drug development.
New microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases
Researchers at New York University Tandon have created portable, multifunctional microchips enabling instant, on-site detection of multiple diseases.
Dynamic gastric balloon could help people lose weight
MIT researchers have created a stomach balloon that is expanded before a meal to prevent overeating, then deflated when no longer needed.
Light-induced gene therapy disables cancer cells’ energy centre
Scientists at Ohio State University have sabotaged cancer cell mitochondria using electrical charges from a light-induced protein.
Chemical in fruit has anti-inflammatory effect
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science discover that a flavonoid from fruit enhances regulatory T-cell production, potentially alleviating allergic inflammation.
Intermittent fasting could inhibit hair regeneration
Research from Westlake University in Zhejiang, China reveals 16 hours of fasting each day and alternate-day feeding can unintentionally slow down natural hair replacement in mice.
The heart has its own ‘brain’
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have uncovered a complex neuronal network within the heart, revealing potential treatment strategies for cardiac disorders.
Scientists transform blood into regenerative, 3D-printed implants
Scientists at the University of Nottingham in the UK used animals’ own blood to create materials that successfully repaired bones, advancing personalised regenerative therapies.
Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the US have trained a robot to autonomously perform surgery by watching videos of seasoned surgeons.
Tiny gold nanorods fry bacteria on medical implants
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method to sterilise medical implants using gold nanorods heated by near-infrared light.