Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a more accurate way to detect coughing using wearable health monitors. This innovation could improve how doctors monitor chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and help track symptoms of infectious diseases such as
A pilot study led by researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt and Münster University Hospital has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly reduce stuttering in patients with severe speech flow disorders. The team implanted a thin electrode into the
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Scientists at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst have created a new type of cancer vaccine that successfully prevents tumors and stops cancer from spreading in mice. The vaccine uses tiny particles called nanoparticles to train the immune system to recognize
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Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a brain-on-a-chip platform that models how diseases such as sepsis and neurodegenerative conditions damage the blood-brain barrier. This barrier protects the brain from harmful substances in the bloodstream, and its breakdown can
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a contactless radar system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor subtle changes in a person’s health. Unlike wearable devices that require physical contact or regular charging, this system operates remotely by analyzing
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Understanding how the brain works during real-life behavior has long been a challenge for neuroscientists. Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a powerful new neural probe that records activity across multiple brain regions while animals are freely moving.
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A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed a novel technique that uses ultrasound holograms to influence brain networks with high precision. This approach could open new possibilities for treating neurological disorders and studying brain function without invasive procedures.
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Managing addiction often requires a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Scientists at Mass General Brigham have developed a wearable patch that could offer a new tool in this effort by reducing cravings for alcohol and drugs through gentle
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Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis affect millions of people and can be difficult to manage due to their unpredictable flare-ups. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed a new skin-sensing technology that could change how these conditions are monitored and
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Imagine diagnosing the flu with a simple tongue test. Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that could one day make this possible by detecting viral proteins directly from saliva. The device uses a small, flexible strip coated with antibodies that
