New system is like 3D GPS for tracking pill cams through the GI tract

Researchers in the US have developed a platform that allows wireless ingestible devices to be tracked in 3D as they travels through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which may provide a cheaper, less invasive way of investigating, diagnosing and treatin… Continue reading New system is like 3D GPS for tracking pill cams through the GI tract

Origins of clown phobia are not what you might expect, study shows

Pennywise, Twisty, Wrinkles, Bozo, Krusty and Ronald McDonald. What do these names have in common? They’re all clowns, and, to some people, they’re terrifying. A new study has examined the widespread phenomenon of clown phobia to determine how it begin… Continue reading Origins of clown phobia are not what you might expect, study shows

Math used to help calculate more effective prostate cancer treatments

The prevalence of prostate cancer around the world means that finding an effective treatment is critical. A new UK study has used mathematics to investigate the effectiveness of some currently available prostate cancer treatments.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Math used to help calculate more effective prostate cancer treatments

Time-restricted eating may hold key to obesity-related muscle dysfunction

Obesity is linked to a number of comorbidities, including musculoskeletal disorders. Focusing on the important role muscles play in metabolism, a recent study examined how time-restricted feeding in overweight fruit flies impacted the factors underlyin… Continue reading Time-restricted eating may hold key to obesity-related muscle dysfunction

“Sailing the winds”: How stratospheric balloons navigate the skies

High-altitude platform stations (HAPS) are effective tools for communication and surveillance because they operate from the stratosphere, usually at around 12 miles (20 km) above the Earth, much closer than satellites. There are two types of HAPS: ligh… Continue reading “Sailing the winds”: How stratospheric balloons navigate the skies

Archeological discovery confirms steel used earlier than first thought

A new archeological discovery has confirmed that tempered steel was used by artisans in the Iberian Peninsula to carve intricate motifs into hard rock stelae during the Final Bronze Age, earlier than previously thought.Continue ReadingCategory: Science… Continue reading Archeological discovery confirms steel used earlier than first thought

Just 75 mins of physical activity a week reduces risk of early death

The top two causes of death worldwide are cardiovascular disease and cancer. Both conditions are associated with well-known risk factors, including low levels of physical activity. A large, new meta-analysis has examined the link between physical activ… Continue reading Just 75 mins of physical activity a week reduces risk of early death

Novel robotic system can 3D print cells onto organs inside the body

The potential for 3D bioprinting has been further expanded thanks to the work of engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), who have developed a soft robotic arm that can print directly onto organs and tissues inside the human body.Contin… Continue reading Novel robotic system can 3D print cells onto organs inside the body

Novel study shows pattern of cannabis use impacts postop recovery

Recent years have seen a relaxation of laws in multiple US states around the use of medical and non-medical cannabis, prompting ongoing research into the effects of cannabis on health. Now, a first-of-its-kind study has found a connection between diffe… Continue reading Novel study shows pattern of cannabis use impacts postop recovery

AI outperforms human eye in spotting epileptic behavior in mice

The advent of high-resolution imaging has provided healthcare providers and scientists with a greater understanding of the brain circuit malfunctions seen in epileptics, but less is known about how epilepsy affects behavior. A new study has used state-… Continue reading AI outperforms human eye in spotting epileptic behavior in mice