Collaborate Disseminate
The buildup of bacteria deep in our teeth can cause infections in difficult-to-reach areas, and scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a set of tiny cleaning robots they believe are up to the task. The nano-sized machines can be s… Continue reading Tiny dental nanobots generate heat to deep clean the teeth
A weight loss journey might look markedly different for different people, and studies are continuing to turn up valuable insights into ways exercise regimes can be tailored to the individual. The latest findings in this area come from a team at Austral… Continue reading Weight training burns fat as well as aerobic exercise, on the right diet
Uncontrolled inflammation in the human body can drive a variety of serious health conditions, including cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, so discoveries around how it works can benefit the field of medicine in wide-ranging ways. A new example of this il… Continue reading Enzyme “sugar tag” blocks excess cell death behind chronic inflammation
One of the ways scientists hope to lighten the burden of living with type 1 diabetes is through transplantations of cells that produce insulin, shoring up supplies of the vital hormone and safely regulating blood-sugar levels into the future. Rejection… Continue reading Microgel beads offer safer path for cell transplants to treat diabetes
Sony has given its line of flagship noise-cancelling wireless headphones a refresh, introducing a new model with some technological tweaks said to enhance the audio experience in a few ways. The newly launched WH-1000XM5s feature extra processing power… Continue reading Sony beefs up the noise-cancelling with flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones
Google is adding a new mode to its Maps platform that enables users to enjoy sweeping views of cities and neighborhoods in impressive detail. The newly introduced “immersive view” is a mish-mash of its existing Street View and aerial mapping imagery th… Continue reading Google Maps adds immersive view to let you to check out “the vibe”
The field of lunar agriculture has taken a big step forward, with scientists reporting the first ever plants grown in soil from the Moon. While the process resulted in something far from an edible meal, the team’s success marks a significant milestone … Continue reading Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for the first time ever
Rare coral bleaching brought on by abnormal sea temperatures is rapidly becoming the norm on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which has just experienced its fourth such event in six years. The mass bleaching is said to have affected more than 90 percent… Continue reading Great Barrier Reef endures fourth coral bleaching event in seven years
Stem cell therapies are showing huge promise in a lot of areas, but one application that has scientists particularly excited is in next-generation treatments for Parkinson’s disease. A team experimenting in this area has demonstrated how implanting carefully cultivated stem cells into rats can bring about remarkable recovery from motor symptoms typical of the disease, and are now setting their sights on upcoming human trials.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Arizona State University, Stem Cells
Continue reading Stem cell therapy set for human trials after reversing Parkinson’s in rats
The inherent difficulties in properly diagnosing concussion have scientists searching far and wide for biomarkers that clearly reveal the extent of a brain injury. For scientists at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, this search has led them to … Continue reading Study links concussion to changes in gut bacteria