LED light blasts cancer cells and spares healthy ones
University of Texas at Austin develops innovative LED treatment using tin nanoflakes, achieving 92% skin cancer cell kill rate.
Is the bone implant of the future a hydrogel?
ETH Zurich researchers develop a biocompatible hydrogel implant that mimics natural bone healing with unprecedented precision.
Proximity to nuclear power plants associated with increased cancer mortality
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds older adults most affected, with 115,000 U.S. deaths linked.
New technology could use sunlight to break down ‘forever chemicals’
University of Bath researchers develop carbon-based catalyst, potentially revolutionising detection and removal of persistent PFAS chemicals.
Gallium needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion
KAIST develops a needle using gallium for safer injections, reducing risk of infections and tissue damage.
A more accurate measure of calories burned
Harvard University researchers develop smartphone-based model doubling accuracy of smartwatches, improving large-scale health studies globally.
Household cat could hold the key to understanding breast cancer
Researchers at the University of Bern link genetic similarities between feline and human cancers, advancing treatment possibilities.
Ancient mind-body practice proven to lower blood pressure in clinical trial
Researchers from the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, find baduanjin’s effects comparable to medication.
AI model can read and diagnose a brain MRI in seconds
University of Michigan’s AI model achieves 97.5% accuracy, potentially transforming neuroimaging and easing physician workload.
Rethinking ultrasound gel: A natural solid pad for clearer, more comfortable imaging
Kindai University researchers develop tamarind seed gum gel pad, enhancing patient comfort and reducing operational costs.