Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having
Month: July 2024
New device inspired by python teeth doubles strength of rotator cuff repairs
Most people, when they think about pythons, visualize the huge snake constricting and swallowing victims whole. But did you know
Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain
Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a
New findings may fix the replicability crisis in microbiome research
Our bodies are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, with specific microbes unique to each individual. Through experimentation, scientists have pinpointed
Multiple myeloma: Early detection of aggressive tumors
Multiple myeloma is one of the most common forms of cancer of the immune cells in the bone marrow. It
Degradation of cell wall key in the spread of antibiotic resistance
A study at UmeƄ University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads. The study shows
Portable engine powers artificial muscles in assistive devices
Researchers have developed a lightweight fluidic engine to power muscle-mimicking soft robots for use in assistive devices. What sets the
Finding the sweet spot in brain development
Short-lived neural connections in the mouse brain help prime sensory circuits, forever affecting the mouse’s sense of touch. Cold Spring
To regenerate the kidney, please don’t pass the salt
A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a USC Stem
Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments
The earlier a cancer is detected, the better the chances that treatment will be effective. This applies to almost all