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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Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have engineered liver organoids with authentic, organ-specific vasculature—marking a major leap in regenerative medicine and disease modeling. Using a novel 3D culture method called inverted multilayered air–liquid interface (IMALI),
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Griffith University researchers have found that light-based technology that may accelerate healing and reduce pain in dental procedures—without relying on pharmaceuticals or injections. The device, called Nuralyte, out of Canberra City, Australia based startup Dentroid, uses patented multi-wavelength LEDs to
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After more than a decade of planning and execution, UK Biobank has completed the largest whole-body imaging study in history—scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones, and joints of 100,000 volunteers. Each participant underwent a five-hour appointment that generated
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In regions where oral cancer is common and access to care is limited, early detection and treatment are often out of reach. To address this, researchers have developed a compact, low-cost intraoral device that combines diagnostic imaging with photodynamic therapy
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Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a 3D bioprinted model that closely mimics the complexity of living lung tissue, marking a major advance in how scientists study respiratory diseases and test new treatments. Led by Dr. Emmanuel Osei, the team
