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.
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.