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While thin sheets of lab-grown biological tissue do show promise for applications such as the treatment of wounds, picking those delicate sheets up can be very difficult. That’s where a new octopus-inspired gripper is designed to come in.Continue Readi… Continue reading Tissue-transferring gripper inspired by octopus suckers
A compelling new study, led by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, has identified a complex relationship between disturbed sleep patterns, elevated blood pressure, and disruptions to the gut microbiome. The robust animal study sugge… Continue reading Link between bad sleep, high blood pressure, and gut microbiome uncovered
Although cavities are caused by bacteria, simply killing all of the bacteria in the mouth isn’t a good idea, as some of them aid in digestion or have other beneficial effects. A nanoparticle coating, however, could someday prevent cavities without harm… Continue reading Nanoparticle coating could prevent cavities while sparing bacteria
While its exact causes are unknown, Alzheimer’s disease is commonly associated with clumps of toxic amyloid plaques in the brain, and researchers are continuing to understand the different components that help them take shape. Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a new compound that attacks a number of the key players in the formation of amyloid plaques, significantly decreasing the level of plaques and reducing inflammation in the brain.
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Continue reading New compound combats the metal ions and plaques linked to Alzheimer’s
Six years ago, we first heard about tiny two-legged “bio-bots” that used spinal muscle tissue to walk. Well, they’ve now received a big upgrade, in the form of spinal cord tissue that essentially makes them self-powered.Continue ReadingCategory: Scienc… Continue reading Tiny walking bio-bots get a spinal-cord pep in their step
With an excellent ability to conduct heat and electricity, graphene promises to find applications in all kinds of areas. And by crumpling the one-atom-thick sheets of carbon into irregular surfaces, scientists hope to extend its amazing properties even… Continue reading Scrunched up sheets of graphene act as ultra-sensitive cancer sensors
According to some studies, people who are overweight or outright obese are at an increased risk of cognitive decline in old age. There may be hope, however, as a new study suggests that eating an avocado each day may help such folks maintain mental foc… Continue reading Trial shows an avocado a day could help the obese stay sharp-minded
Applied topically or taken orally, acyclovir is one of the most commonly-used herpes-treatment drugs. It can also damage the kidneys over time, however, so the less of it that’s used, the better. According to a new study, combining the drug w… Continue reading Activated charcoal shown to make herpes medication more effective
Fossil fuels cop the brunt of attention for reducing climate-changing emissions, but they’re far from the only culprit – livestock like sheep and cows are responsible for huge amounts of methane being released into the atmosphere. Now, an int… Continue reading Manipulating gut microbes in livestock could cut their methane emissions
Although it may be hard to believe that there is already an “established” method of doing something such as 3D-printing biological tissue, there does indeed seem to be one. It utilizes microscale scaffolds – which a newly-developed technique … Continue reading Scientists 3D-print biological tissue without using scaffolds