Cart is empty Neural implants contain integrated circuits (ICs)—commonly called chips—built on silicon. These implants need to be small and flexible to mimic circumstances inside the human body. However, the environment within the body is corrosive, which raises concerns about the durability of implantable silicon ICs.
CRISPR therapy corrects muscular dystrophy mutations and regrows muscles in mice
Researchers at the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC), a joint institution of the Max Delbrück Center and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, have developed a promising gene-editing approach intended to restore the function of a protein that is essential to repair and regrow muscle in patients with muscular dystrophy diseases. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communications.
Study identifies potential microRNA target to overcome breast cancer resistance
A new University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study has identified a particular strand of microRNA as a promising new target for overcoming breast cancer treatment resistance and improving outcomes. The research was recently published in the journal Cancers.
Stroke survivors regain strength with virtual reality games that boost brain plasticity
Mirror therapy rehabilitation is a technique commonly used with stroke survivors to help them regain function of their limbs that have been weakened because of a stroke.
Significantly shorter treatment regimens for tuberculosis in children and adults now recommended
Tuberculosis remains a public health crisis. The World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report released in November 2024 painted a sobering picture; approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023, the highest number since the organization began global TB monitoring in 1995. A major challenge in tuberculosis treatment has been the long duration needed to effectively treat the disease.
Childhood smoking increases a person’s risk of developing COPD
Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person’s risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published in the November 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
US urged to do more to fight bird flu after first death
The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic—particularly ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The paradox of sleep perfection: How striving for ideal rest disrupts sleep
A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing sleep due to worries about sleep problems. This illustrates the growing pressure to achieve “perfect sleep,” fueled by social media trends, wellness products, and sleep-tracking technology.
Study shows head trauma may activate latent viruses, leading to neurodegeneration
Concussions and repetitive head trauma in sports like football and boxing, once accepted as an unpleasant consequence of intense athletic competition, are now recognized as serious health threats.
Optical imaging technique offers more precise diagnosis of sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by intermittent airway blockages during sleep, leading to disrupted breathing. Despite advances in diagnostic tools, current methods for assessing the condition remain limited, often unable to provide a complete picture of the airway obstructions that occur during sleep. This has prompted the search for a more accurate, less invasive way to diagnose OSA and guide treatment decisions.