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Surgical robot performs world-first autonomous laparoscopic procedure

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Ben Coxworth

While robotic laparoscopic surgical systems do make certain procedures safer and less invasive, those systems are still operated by human surgeons. Now, however, a surgical robot has performed a delicate operation entirely on its own.

Category: Robotics, Technology

Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Surgery, Surgical robot, Autonomous, World’s First, New Atlas Audio

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Protective protein prevents cancer cells spreading into the bloodstream

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Michael Irving

Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads through the body. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have identified a protein that stops cells getting into the bloodstream – and found that metastasizing cancer cells ignore it. This may rev… Continue reading Protective protein prevents cancer cells spreading into the bloodstream→

Massive blood sampling study identifies predictors of Alzheimer’s risk

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Nick Lavars

Scientists have identified a new set of blood-based biomarkers that may help predict Alzheimer's risk

While the exact causes behind Alzheimer’s are still unknown, research is beginning to demonstrate how biomarkers of the disease might reveal themselves long before symptoms appear, raising the prospect of earlier diagnosis and better treatments for patients. A new study, claimed to be the most comprehensive of its type, has demonstrated how concentrations of certain proteins in the blood might indicate the onset of the condition far in advance, and has pinpointed one that may even help trigger it.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Blood, Johns Hopkins University, New Atlas Audio

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Popular weed killer impairs insect immune systems, raising malaria risk

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Unexpected new findings from researchers at Johns Hopkins University are indicating the world’s most commonly used herbicide appears to weaken the immune systems of insects. One experiment with mosquitos known to spread malaria suggests the chemical ca… Continue reading Popular weed killer impairs insect immune systems, raising malaria risk→

Software breakthrough radically boosts the speed of DNA sequencers

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Loz Blain

A new piece of open source software can radically speed up the process of DNA sequencing, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Using a portable sequencer, the UNCALLED software can reduce a 15-day operation down to three days, or even … Continue reading Software breakthrough radically boosts the speed of DNA sequencers→

Trial finds limiting calories more important than the time of day you eat

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Preliminary results from a trial investigating whether time-restricted eating influences weight loss suggest limiting your caloric intake may be more important than what time you eat. The research, not yet published or peer-reviewed, will be presented … Continue reading Trial finds limiting calories more important than the time of day you eat→

BIG goes back to school with sustainable Village

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Adam Williams

Following an architecture competition, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a new student center for Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland. Named The Village, it’s conceived as an oversized living room and will consist o… Continue reading BIG goes back to school with sustainable Village→

Ant farm-like testing platform reveals brain cancer’s deadliest cells

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Nick Lavars

Glioblastoma is a deadly brain cancer with a very poor survival rate, but by understanding how certain cell types drive its spread doctors may be able to offer more effective treatments. Researchers have developed a new tool that shines a light on thes… Continue reading Ant farm-like testing platform reveals brain cancer’s deadliest cells→

Largest ever DMT survey travels to the fringes of psychedelic science

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Since the turn of the millennium the so-called “psychedelic renaissance” has slowly been growing, with a number of dedicated researchers tirelessly working to legitimize a field of science profoundly stigmatized by decades of social and political disap… Continue reading Largest ever DMT survey travels to the fringes of psychedelic science→

Cell studies suggest statins starve cancer of nutrients

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Michael Irving

Statin drugs are commonly taken to help manage cholesterol levels, and they have a good track record of preventing heart attacks and strokes in at-risk patients. But now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that they may also kill some can… Continue reading Cell studies suggest statins starve cancer of nutrients→