After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to protect people with vector and protein vaccines did not prevent infection. These...
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Stem cell transplant restores insulin production in type 1 diabetes patient
A groundbreaking case where a 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes began producing her own insulin following a transplant of reprogrammed stem cells derived from her own body This is the first...
Smart Sensing technology adapts to human anatomy to solve the accuracy limits of wearable health trackers
Wearable health technology has long faced a physical limitation: the human body is not a rigid machine....
Scientists map every neuron and connection in an adult fly brain
Researchers have produced the first complete wiring diagram of an adult animal brain, a female fruit fly brain, showing how every neuron connects to every other through synapses. This full brain...
Hamster cells modified to use light for energy like plants
For the first time, scientists have successfully engineered animal cells to capture energy from light, a feat usually reserved for plants and algae. Researchers at the University of Tokyo inserted...
Princeton researchers develop breakthrough method to reshape cellular structures
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells. This breakthrough could transform fields such as...
Engineered bacterial networks solve complex computational problems
Researchers developed a novel multicellular artificial neural network architecture using engineered bacterial cells. These artificial networks can solve computational problems by mimicking natural...
Breakthrough in robotics: artificial muscles developed for robots
Artificial muscles enable robotic leg to walk and jump autonomously Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed artificial muscles that allow a robotic leg to walk and jump. These muscles...
Robotic Hiking Pants Boost Leg Strength by 40%
A Canadian company has developed robotic hiking pants with an exosqueleton, offering a 40% boost to knee joints during uphill hikes. These pants are expected to be available by 2025. Robotic hiking...
Future of aging and health: emerging technologies in anti-aging medicine
the rapid advancements in anti-aging medicine, emphasizing the potential of wearables, implantable devices, and biological age clocks to transform healthcare. Remote monitoring, telemedicine, and...
Scientists discover self-healing ability in cracked metal
New mechanism for self-healing nanocracks discovered in metals Researchers identified a novel mechanism that allows nanocracks in metals to heal without external pressure. Through molecular dynamics...
Human brain cell bio-computers now available for rent spark ethical debate
Bio-computers using human brain cells are now offered for rental at a monthly cost of $500. These systems, designed to mimic cognitive functions, raise significant ethical concerns related to the...
Fungal mycelia as control mechanisms in biohybrid robots
Researchers have created biohybrid robots using fungal mycelia, which are robust and responsive to environmental cues. These living components generate electrical signals to control robot movements,...
Breakthrough in DNA data storage: storing the equivalent of 1,000 computers on a single DNA strand
Advances in DNA Computing: Achieving Functional DNA-Based Logic Gates Researchers have made significant progress in DNA computing by developing functional DNA-based logic gates. These gates, which...
Behind the scenes of cloning in 2024: animals, ethics, and the pursuit of mammoths
The interview is about Claire, who worked at a cloning company in South Korea. The company, led by the controversial Professor Wang, mainly clones dogs but also camels, cows, pigs, and is involved...