Summary: The ageing process has been biologically reversed for the first time by giving humans oxygen therapy in a pressurized chamber. Original author and publication date: Sarah Knapton - November 18, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note:…
Scientists create the first ever synthetic human tongue…
Summary: Scientists claim to have created the first ever synthetic tongue using 3D printing. The 'biometric tongue', developed in the UK, mimics the elasticity, wettability and unique rough texture of a real human tongue with…
Algorithms Can Bioengineer Cells for You
Summary: Berkeley Lab scientists develop a tool that could drastically speed up the ability to design new biological systems Original author and publication date: DOE Science News Source - September 24, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note:…
Twinkling, star-shaped brain cells may hold the key…
Summary: A new study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as astrocytes could be as important to the regulation of sleep as neurons, the brain's nerve cells. Original author…
Team in Singapore develops smart suit wirelessly powered…
Summary: A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a smartphone-powered suit capable of providing athletes with physiological data such as their posture, running gait and body temperature while they…
Our Average Life Expectancy Could Increase to 115…
Summary: Scientists believe that the capacity of the human body currently reaches its limits at around 115 years old. But most people fall short of that due to the ailments and vulnerabilities that accompany old…
Scientists identify 2 ways to safeguard human health…
Summary: As space agencies prepare for longer duration flights to the Moon and Mars, we need to ensure that future astronauts can survive the journey Original author and publication date: INVERSE - September 9, 2020…
The Strange Theory of Coronavirus from Space
Summary: COVID-19 may be related to the panspermia hypothesis Original author and publication date: Neuroskeptic - August 17, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It could well be that, among the many theories of the origen of…
‘Cyborg’ technology could enable new diagnostics, merger of…
Summary: Connecting electronics directly to human tissues in the body is a huge challenge. Now, a team is reporting new coatings for components that could help them more easily fit into this environment. Original author…