Jarod A. Rollins of the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, is a lead author of a recent scientific paper that identifies synergistic cellular pathways for longevity that amplify lifespan fivefold in C. elegans,…
CELLINK to develop advanced bioprinting technology for space
Bioprinting machine. Source: Cellink Summary: CELLINK today announced its partnership with Made In Space, Inc. (MIS), the industry leader for space manufacturing technologies, to develop advanced bioprinting technology for space. Original author and publication date:…
A self-cleaning surface that repels even the deadliest…
McMaster University researcher Leyla Soleymani is part of the team that developed a wrap that repels even the deadliest superbugs. Credit: Georgia Kirkos, McMaster University Summary: Researchers create the ultimate non-stick surface with medical settings…
First as Artificial Neurons Developed for Medical Implants
30018 Alain Nogaret Synthetic Neurons Summary: Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists – a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices to cure…
What Does DNA’s Repair Shop Look Like?
Credit: Jonah A. Eaton and Alexandra Zidovska, Department of Physics, New York University.Human nucleus with fluorescently labeled genome (green) and sites of induced double stranded DNA breaks (red). Summary: New research identifies the tools to…
The Health System of the Future: How Digital…
Image for illustration purposes only. Source: Modern Healthcare Summary: Health information and digital technologies can support population health goals, improve consumer experience, and drive insights into health conditions. Original author and publication date: Dr. Stephanie…
Bionic hand made in 10 hours thanks to…
A 3D printed bionic hand. Source: University of Warwick Summary: A 3D printed bionic hand can be made to measure thanks to engineers at WMG, University of Warwick and a collaboration of other companies. The…
Want to know your mental health status? There’s…
Illustration source: Cu-Boulder Summary: Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, computers can now assist doctors in diagnosing disease and help monitor patient sleep patterns and vital signs from hundreds of miles away. Original author and…
Doctors are testing the use of VR headsets…
Image for illustration purposes only. Source: Pablo Buffer Summary: A year ago, the hospital started using VR headsets to entertain and educate its young patients; now, it has found it could also distract them away…