Leveraging rapid technological advances for human health is a global trend, driving the rise of biomedical engineering research. A fast-rising
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Breakthrough toward solving electronics overheating problem
A research team led by Professor Hyungyu Jin and Dr. Sang Jun Park (currently, a postdoctoral researcher at the National
New study finds partner’s happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples
Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment
Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a
MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects,
Dangers of the metaverse and VR for US youth revealed in new research
The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical and digital realities blur, is rising among younger populations. As of
People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication
Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better
Crucial role of cerebellum in social and cognitive functioning
“People with cerebellar abnormalities often experience motor issues,” Van Overwalle explains. “For example, they struggle to smoothly touch their nose
Study highlights complexity of menopausal hormone therapy’s impact on brain health
A study suggests that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) might have moderate effects on brain health, but this depends on past
How the coronavirus defeats the innate immune response
The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme that can counteract a cell’s innate defense mechanism against viruses, explaining why it