An eye implant engineered from proteins in pigskin restored sight in 14 blind people
20 individuals in all had the implants, and after two years, some or all of their eyesight had returned. After…
Category: health
Anxiety Is More Likely to Be Passed From Mother to Daughter, New Study Finds
Since anxiety runs in families, which is something we’ve known for a while, new study reveals that anxiety disorders…
Stress accelerates immune aging, study finds
According to a recent USC study, stress accelerates immune system aging and may raise a person’s chance of developing…
Social Isolation Actually Changes The Structure of Our Brains, Neuroimaging Reveals
Why do being in huge numbers at festivals, jubilees, and other public events make us feel good? It’s because…
Netflix algorithm could help doctors treat cancer
The future of cancer therapy could be personalised, just like a list of tailored TV series and movie recommendations.…
Tracking Down ‘Hidden DNA’ in The Blood Could Help Some Cancer Patients Avoid Chemo
Chemotherapy is a fantastic weapon for destroying cancer cells, but it also targets our healthy cells, resulting in life-altering…
The Mystery of Why So Many Lifelong Smokers Never Get Lung Cancer May Be Solved
Tobacco products are the leading cause of lung cancer death in the United States, accounting for up to 90%…
The First-Ever Treatment for Non-Metastatic Brain Tumors
Recurring brain tumor growth is halted with a new drug When a non-metastatic brain tumor — a meningioma — recurs…
The Australian biomedical engineers hoping to one day build back spines
Despite decades of research, no reliable method for repairing the human spinal cord after an injury has been discovered. Now,…
Parasite that controls cat minds may infect billions of people. The clue is in their eyes.
Toxoplasma gondii is currently the world’s most successful parasite. This microscopic creature may infect any mammal or bird, and it…