7 life-saving medical innovations that could redefine healthcare
Over the past few years, several innovations have crossed important milestones, moving from experimental concepts toward real-world patient…
Researchers Develop a Safer, More Reliable Material for Growing Small-Scale Models of the Human Gut
Newswise — For years, scientists studying the human gut have relied on a material that most people would…
Scientists Turn Wool Into Bone-Healing Material in Medical Breakthrough
A protein extracted from wool has shown surprising potential for guiding bone regeneration in living systems. Credit: Shutterstock…
Beyond Pain Relief: Scientists Discover a Protein That Could Stop Osteoarthritis in Its Tracks
Researchers have identified a protein that appears to play a crucial role in protecting cartilage from the damage…
Humans May Have Hidden Regenerative Powers, New Study Suggests
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate…
World-First Study Reveals Human Hearts Can Regenerate After a Heart Attack
New research suggests the human heart may have a previously underappreciated ability to regenerate after a heart attack,…
Natural Compounds Boost Bone Implant Success While Killing Bacteria and Cancer Cells
Bone implants are biomedical devices designed to replace, support, or regenerate damaged skeletal tissue, commonly used in orthopedic…
Scientists Identify Gene Behind Limb Regeneration, Moving Closer to Human Application
Scientists identified SP8, a key gene behind limb regeneration, moving research closer to human application. An axolotl, the…
Key Driver of Long-Term Inflammatory Memory Identified
Newswise — One of the most puzzling aspects of common chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis is…
First lab-grown oesophagus offers hope to children born with rare condition
The first oesophagus to be engineered in a lab could allow children born with part of their food…
New Bio-Implant for Spinal Cord Repair
Summary: Spinal cord injuries have long been considered permanent because neurons in the central nervous system lack the…
Injury and therapy in a human spinal cord organoid
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