Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have introduced a palm-sized device that simplifies and improves the extraction of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, a regenerative therapy widely used to treat injuries, speed up healing, and manage pain. Unlike conventional […]
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A comprehensive review published in Advanced Science has mapped the evolution of implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals to control external devices like robotic limbs or communication tools. The study identified 112 trials involving 80 participants, nearly half published since
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Engineers at the University of Southern California have developed a fully printed wearable sensor that monitors lithium levels in sweat, offering a noninvasive alternative to blood draws for patients with bipolar disorder. Lithium is a gold-standard treatment for bipolar disorder,
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Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have adapted optical coherence tomography (OCT)—a technology commonly used in eye care—to visualize fluid levels and microstructures in the human inner ear. In a proof-of-concept study involving 19 patients undergoing ear
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Researchers in South Korea have developed a temporary tattoo-like sticker that can instantly detect the presence of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug commonly used to spike drinks and facilitate sexual assault. The innovation, published in ACS Sensors, offers a discreet, rapid, and
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Shunts used to treat hydrocephalus—a condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain—frequently fail due to infection, mechanical blockage, or improper placement. These failures often result in repeated surgeries and lifelong monitoring, especially in pediatric patients. Now, researchers at
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In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Vanderbilt University and UC San Diego have created the first high-resolution metabolic map showing how glucose is processed inside cells—from whole animals down to individual organelles. This multi-scale approach combines stable
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In a major step toward equitable pandemic preparedness, researchers from Italy, India, South Africa, and Slovenia have developed a diagnostic tool called RT-LAMP (reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification) that delivers COVID-19 results in under an hour using saliva samples—without the
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For the 300,000 Americans living with scleroderma—a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissue scarring in organs like the lungs, liver, and skin—treatment options remain limited and unpredictable. Now, researchers at Tufts University and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine have developed
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Inspired by the microscopic gripping power of gecko toes, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and CU Anschutz have developed a new cancer therapy that adheres tightly to tumors and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days. The innovation centers
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