New hydrogel prints bone-like implants at record speed
A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help…
Traditional Chinese exercise routine reduces blood pressure as much as brisk walking
The Baduanjin exercise has been practiced for hundreds of years as a way to achieve relaxation and improve…
Researchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell aging
After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should.…
AI breakthrough could dramatically lower the cost of drug development
Three-letter DNA “words” can decide whether a yeast cell cranks out a medicine efficiently or sputters along. The…
Prosthetic arm blurs the line between machine and human body
A virtual forearm can bend in a blink. It can also take its time, easing toward a target…
‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Neurons never sit still for long. Receptors move in and out of the cell surface. Signals surge, fade,…
Scientists discover why some cancer treatments stop working
A quiet problem has followed cancer immunotherapy for years. The immune system can be taught to fight, then…
Neanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performance
Deep in your muscles, an enzyme called AMPD1 helps turn chemical fuel into usable energy. When it does…
Ultrasound helmet reaches deep into the brain without surgery
For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without…
AI-powered neck wearable helps stroke survivors speak again without implants
After a stroke, losing clear speech can feel like being locked inside your own thoughts. You may know…
Hidden body fat may put you at greater brain disease risk
Body fat rarely stays in one place. A new imaging study suggests that the spots where fat settles…
Air pollution linked to an increased risk of developing ALS, study finds
A recent large study conducted in Sweden has found that long-term exposure to elevated levels of air pollution…