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Researchers have created a nanoscale electronic ‘tattoo’ sensor that can attach to a live, individual cell without damaging it. The breakthrough development could be used to monitor cell health and puts us one step closer to getting the jump on disease… Continue reading First-of-its-kind nanoscale ‘tattoo’ attaches to individual cells
While aging remains an unavoidable part of life, scientists are getting ever closer to developing therapies that could significantly improve the experience. Following on from earlier studies that saw hydrogen sulfide donor molecule AP39 revive aging cell health, researchers at the University of Exeter have had more promising results out of their animal trials.
Tags: University of Exeter, anti-aging, Age-Related, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Cells, Health
Continue reading Good signs for new therapy that promotes healthy aging
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown type of immune cell that develops in people who successfully fight off cancer. Unlike other killer T cells, these home in on multiple cancer-associated targets at once, preventing new tumors forming for u… Continue reading Super killer T-cells discovered in patients who beat cancer
Researchers have transplanted cells capable of forming specialized brain support cells into mice brains and found that they not only competed with and replaced unhealthy cells but aged ones, too. The findings open the door to developing an effective tr… Continue reading Transplant of fresh brain cells replaces diseased and aged ones
Since being green-lit in 2019, high-powered, low-frequency ultrasound has become one of the most promising technological developments in winemaking. Its ability to effectively ‘age’ wine in minutes stands to revolutionize traditional production, which … Continue reading Ultrasound the surprise ingredient for better rosé wine, faster
Many of us are resigned to the fact that we’ll naturally lose some of our hearing as we age, but there may be a way to slow that down. Scientists at the University of Virginia (UVA) have identified a mechanism that lets hair cells repair themselves, wh… Continue reading Hair cell repair protein could lead to new hearing loss treatments
Yale scientists have discovered a new potential treatment avenue to fight cancer. Using CRISPR gene-editing, the team eliminated extra chromosomes from cancer cells and found that they could no longer grow out of control.Continue ReadingCategory: Medic… Continue reading Cancer breakthrough uses CRISPR to target extra chromosomes
Scientists have created models of human embryos by programming stem cells. The models give a glimpse into a key stage of development that can reveal new insights into genetic disorders and preventing failure in early pregnancy.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Scientists create human embryo-like models out of stem cells
We may be one step closer to developing a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, thanks to new Australian research that has discovered how a protein called optineurin works in a distinct way to clear damaged mitochondria from the brain.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Cells, Protein, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Continue reading “Unconventional” mechanism underlying Parkinson’s disease discovered
Scientists are conducting a long-term experiment on evolution in the lab, to investigate how single-celled organisms could evolve into multicellular lifeforms. After thousands of generations, their yeast grew 20,000 times bigger and 10,000 times toughe… Continue reading Evolution experiment yields yeast 20,000x bigger and 10,000x tougher