Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Scientists studying the way hair follicles take shape in the human body have found new success in the lab, demonstrating a way of growing fully matured forms of them in culture. The breakthrough presents scientists with a novel platform to investigate … Continue reading Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Scientists studying the way hair follicles take shape in the human body have found new success in the lab, demonstrating a way of growing fully matured forms of them in culture. The breakthrough presents scientists with a novel platform to investigate … Continue reading Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Scientists studying the way hair follicles take shape in the human body have found new success in the lab, demonstrating a way of growing fully matured forms of them in culture. The breakthrough presents scientists with a novel platform to investigate … Continue reading Hair loss breakthrough sees fully mature follicles grown in the lab

Assistive tech for seniors uses finger-buzzes to prevent falls

As a senior’s sense of balance deteriorates, their chances of experiencing a serious fall increase accordingly. Help may be on the way, however, in the form of a system that buzzes the user’s fingertip in order to keep them upright.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Assistive tech for seniors uses finger-buzzes to prevent falls

Forehead-worn device could improve jaundice treatment for babies

According to Japan’s Yokohama National University, jaundice occurs in 60 to 80 percent of all newborn babies, and can result in brain damage or even death if left unchecked. That’s why they’ve developed a new wearable device to help in its treatment.Co… Continue reading Forehead-worn device could improve jaundice treatment for babies

Another possible use for coffee grounds: Biodegradable plastic

We’ve been hearing more and more about eco-friendly biodegradable plastics, made from cellulose nanofibers. Although those fibers are typically harvested from wood waste, new research shows that they could also be obtained from mega-plentiful used coff… Continue reading Another possible use for coffee grounds: Biodegradable plastic

Advance in bulk hair-regrowth technology keeps follicles coming thicker and faster

Outside of expensive transplants and drugs with questionable effectiveness, a proper treatment has continued to elude the great number of scientists working in the realm of hair loss. But sources of optimism are never far away, the latest com… Continue reading Advance in bulk hair-regrowth technology keeps follicles coming thicker and faster

Are the Days of “Booter” Services Numbered?

It may soon become easier for Internet service providers to anticipate and block certain types of online assaults launched by Web-based attack-for-hire services known as “booter” or “stresser” services, new research released today suggests. Continue reading Are the Days of “Booter” Services Numbered?