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When studying heart disorders, it’s important to know how electrical signals travel through cardiac tissue, and even through individual heart cells. A new pop-up sensory tool could soon provide that information, in more detail than ever before.Continue… Continue reading Tiny, toothy cardiac sensors “stab” heart cells without hurting them
Over the past decade or so, research has shone a light on the different types of fat in the human body, and shown us how some are more desirable than others when it comes to keeping in shape. A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through w… Continue reading Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell “uncoupling” promotes fat burning
Lithium metal batteries are one of the more promising alternatives to the lithium-ion architecture commonly used today, with the potential to hold many times the energy. Material scientists have taken a step toward this future, demonstrating how applyi… Continue reading Perfect pressure boosts high-density lithium metal battery performance
Along with its present use in biofuels, supplements and fertilizer, algae could potentially be utilized in applications ranging from bioprinted tissue to honeybee feed. That’s why a new system is particularly important, as it continuously checks that a… Continue reading CIMS-based aquaculture tech watches out for algae-killing organisms
Two highly promising pathways in the pursuit of next-gen battery technology involve using solid-state electrolytes rather than liquid ones, and adding silicon to the anode component to boost energy density. A newly developed architecture places these t… Continue reading New all-solid-state battery holds promise for grid storage and EVs
There are two main versions of 5G technology, depending on what you prioritize – speed or coverage. But now, engineers at the University of California San Diego have found a way to get the best of both worlds, using an algorithm to bounce faster signal… Continue reading Splitting and bouncing beams boosts 5G speed and coverage
Scientists believe one of the key culprits behind the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s are amyloid beta proteins that clump together and disrupt the brain’s synaptic connections, but how they carry out such degeneration has remained unclear. A new study has shone compelling new light on this phenomenon, with the authors demonstrating how these toxic agents take aim at the “Achilles’ heel” of synapses, and better yet, how they might just be stopped.
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Continue reading Alzheimer’s discovery reveals “Achilles’ heel” of synapse degeneration
With its extremely narrow and delicate blood vessels, the brain poses a unique challenge for surgeons trying to get at its various nooks and crannies, and there are limitations to what current catheters can achieve. Scientists have developed a first-of… Continue reading Insect-inspired catheter steers through brain’s intricate pathways
CAR T cell therapy is a promising new potential treatment for cancer, but it can trigger dangerous side effects in healthy tissue. Now, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a way to focus the treatment more precisely, by eng… Continue reading Ultrasound guides supercharged immune cells to only attack cancer
It goes without saying that the earlier someone can be warned of an impending heart attack or stroke, the better. A new skin patch could provide such warnings, by sending ultrasound pulses into the wearer’s body.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Scien… Continue reading Wearable ultrasound patch could warn of cardiovascular problems