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The electrodes are soft like nerves, stretchable, and electrically conductive, and expected to have a long lifespan inside the body.

Researchers create soft, conductive gold electrodes for nervous system

The in vitro neurite outgrowth assay is an established method for evaluating neuron structure and function across a broad range of neuroscientific studies, including neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration. Recent advances in neuronal culture models using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons provide unprecedented opportunities for developing relevant and scalable in vitro...

Automated, Label-Free Imaging and Analysis of Neuronal Cultures

A new artificial intelligence model developed by USC researchers and published in Nature Methods can predict how different proteins may bind to DNA with accuracy across different types of protein, a technological advance that promises to reduce the time required to develop new drugs and other medical treatments. The tool,...

Researchers develop AI model that predicts the accuracy of protein–DNA binding

A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has unveiled disruptions in the brain connectivity of males with cocaine use disorder. This study found that male individuals with cocaine use disorder exhibit increased and more persistent brain connectivity in specific states, particularly within the default mode network, cognitive control network, and sensorimotor network. This heightened connectivity is linked to greater impulsivity and borderline personality traits, suggesting disruptions in self-regulation and emotional processing.

Increased brain connectivity in male cocaine users revealed by recent neuroimaging study

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Peripheral nerve injuries pose significant challenges in medical treatment, often leading to long-term disabilities and reduced quality of life. These injuries can result from various causes, including trauma, surgery, and diseases. One particularly common and debilitating form is erectile dysfunction caused by damage to the cavernous nerves during prostate cancer surgery. Despite decades of research, effective treatments for peripheral nerve injuries have remained elusive, largely due to the complexity of nerve regeneration and the limitations of current therapeutic approaches.

Ultrasound-activated nanopatch simplifies nerve repair post-surgery

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

As studies on the effects of microplastics on the human body continue, ever-concerning information comes to light. Research from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom has added to the list of issues. What's happening?. Scientists have determined that people, especially infants, are at greater risk of noncommunicable diseases...

Researchers make concerning discovery about increasingly common factor putting infants at risk: 'We must tackle this pollution at its source'

(CN) — Scientists at Northwestern University created a bioactive material that regenerates cartilage in knee joints, according to a study published Monday, an innovation that could be used to prevent knee replacement surgeries, treat osteoarthritis and repair sports injuries like ACL tears. “When cartilage becomes damaged, it can greatly...

A common skincare ingredient could help humans regrow knee cartilage

Imagine a brain, the soft tissue inside your head, that is injured and can’t heal. This is the harsh reality for millions worldwide dealing with neurological disorders like trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. The inability to regenerate neurons worsens these conditions. The devastation results from the permanent loss...

Scientists find a way to regenerate old neurons

Pete Williams is one of few researchers in Sweden concentrating on glaukoma. The goal is an effective treatment, something that stops the degenerative process in the nerve cells of the eye. Pete Williams is the senior author of a new paper in Nature Communications on how deficiency of the enzyme...

Glaucoma Research Reveals Potential Gene Therapy Target

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – focus on removing amyloid. To date, though, there has been little focus on removing tau “tangles”. However, the new nasal spray, developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focuses on this protein.

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Introduction: Self-inflicted gingival injuries typically occur in patients with psychological disorders and rarely in normal individuals. This article is aimed at reporting an unusual case of gingival recession caused by a fingernail-scratching habit. Case Report: A 5-year-old female patient presented to the Pediatric Dentistry Department at the Ibn Sina Center...

Gingival Recession in Primary Maxillary Incisors due to Fingernail Scratching: A Rare Case Report

Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought "holy grail" of organ transplantation medicine that remains elusive. New research from Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) brings that quest one big step closer to completion. A...

3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality

Irish Star

The newly discovered gene is said to play a crucial role in the proper functioning of many organs and could be the answer to controlling one of the deadliest cancers known

Scientists may have found key gene to stop one of deadliest cancers

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– Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, unveiled its groundbreaking Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, powered by the innovative Infinio platform. – The new device features the world’s first dedicated real-time AI chip, delivering unprecedented speech clarity in noisy environments. Audéo Sphere Infinio Overview. The Audéo...

Phonak Introduces World’s First AI-Powered Hearing Aid

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted our lives, claiming nearly 7.1 million lives globally. Scientists and medical professionals have been working tirelessly to understand the virus, its transmission pathways, and effective treatments. The urgency of developing vaccines and treatments has never been greater, prompting calls for Korea to expedite its drug development efforts to match those of developed countries. Recently, a team of Korean researchers has made a breakthrough that will greatly enhance the efficiency of respiratory disease research, garnering attention.

Researchers Create 3D Printed Lungs To Study Respiratory Viruses

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

A new drug for treatment of a type of brain cancer, called IDH-mutant low-grade glioma, was approved Aug. 6 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The promising new drug stems from a 2008 genetic discovery made at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The drug, called vorasidenib, is...

FDA approves drug targeting Johns Hopkins-discovered brain cancer gene mutation

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Researchers Unveil Key Factors That Determine Porous Polymer Properties

Determining the relationship between microstructure features and their properties is crucial for improving material performance and advancing the design of next-generation structural and functional materials. However,...

Researchers Unveil Key Factors That Determine Porous Polymer Properties

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