Life Sciences

Nanotechnology

Implantable fiber optics used to block and investigate pain

Engineers have developed soft implantable optical fibers that apply light to nerves to investigate the causes of pain

25.10.2023

Nanotechnology

AI socks will warn of dangerous distress in patients with dementia or autism

SmartSocks are equipped with sensors that send data to artificial intelligence software

24.10.2023

Nanotechnology

Nanomotor created from DNA: it makes pulsating movements

The miniature device works like a million times smaller hand expander - a hand strength trainer

20.10.2023

Gerontology

A simple way to slow down aging and make it healthier

Study finds that moderate calorie restriction can alter gene expression

17.10.2023

Nanotechnology

A medical needle with AI penetrates lung tissue without surgeon involvement

Engineers have developed a robotic needle that moves inside living lungs without external control

13.10.2023

Genetics

Genes increase a person's sensitivity to pain

Researchers have identified three variants of a single gene that are responsible for hypersensitivity to mechanical pain

12.10.2023

Nanotechnology

A nanomaterial has been developed that stimulates and repairs torn nerves

Magneto-optical material was used for precise remote neuronal stimulation and gap repair in the injured nerve in a rat model

12.10.2023

Genetic engineering

Scientists have figured out how to treat the heart with two vitamins at the genetic level

Scientists identify new genes linked to calcium buildup in coronary arteries

12.10.2023

Biomedicine

Scientists have figured out how to starve pancreatic cancer cells

Replacing an important nutrient with its analog leads to pancreatic cancer starvation

11.10.2023

Gerontology

Scientists have figured out how to reverse aging

South Korean scientists have developed organic molecules that selectively target receptors overexpressed in the membranes of aging cells

06.10.2023

Gerontology

Neural network has found new drugs to slow aging

In just five minutes, the neural network identified 21 substances that are highly likely to be drugs for slowing aging

29.09.2023

Gerontology

Suppression of "jumping genes" slows aging

Geneticists have linked transposon activity to cellular senescence and age-related changes

27.09.2023

Gerontology

Naked digger longevity gene extended the life of mice

Scientists have successfully transferred the gene responsible for longevity from naked diggers to mice

25.09.2023

Genetic engineering

Modified gene editing tool reduces unintentional mutations by 70%

Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based gene editing tool that is less likely to lead to unintended changes

22.09.2023

Gerontology

Gerontologists have developed a diet to maximize life extension

The diet that maximizes longevity has been identified by gerontologists at the University of Southern California

20.09.2023

Other life sciences

Brain chemicals make alcohol unpalatable to women

Neuropeptide protein makes alcohol bitter for women, researchers find

20.09.2023

Nanotechnology

A method for detecting viable sperm in men with infertility has been developed

Researchers have developed SpermSearch, an artificial intelligence-based technique that detects viable sperm in testicular biopsies from men with non-obstructive azoospermia

19.09.2023

Biomedicine

"Nanoflakes" of phosphorus kill bacteria and accelerate wound healing

Researchers have developed an antimicrobial that destroys superbacteria

14.09.2023

Nanotechnology

Nanoparticles and new drug combined for groundbreaking acne treatment

Researchers hope to test a new nano-treatment for acne on humans soon

14.09.2023

Genetics

A genetic cause of increased heart rate has been found

Scientists have found genetic variants linked to cardiovascular disease

13.09.2023