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04Jul

Identification of a Mucin and Insulin Secretion “Traffic Control” System

Tetraspanin 8 is localized at the plasma membrane of mucin-secreting cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39277-9.In a recent study, scientists from the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona investigated how cells execute the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two vital proteins for human health. Their findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.Mucins: Guardians...

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04Jul

Special Gloves! Playing the Piano with Robotic Touch

Credit: Florida Atlantic University.A special glove has been created to help people who play the piano and have had a stroke. This glove is made of soft materials and uses clever technology to improve the movement of the hand. When someone has a stroke, it can be hard for them to do everyday things...

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03Jul

Preserving Dignity: American Association for Anatomy Takes a Stand Against Exploitation of Human Body Donors

The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) strongly opposes the buying and selling of body parts from Harvard Medical School's body donation program. We think it's wrong to treat human body donors like products to make money. We feel for the families who have been affected by this situation.Everyone deserves respect and dignity, even after...

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27Jun

DeepMind Unveils Self-Training RoboCat

Credit: DeepMindSomeone who remains unidentified and holds an appreciation for cats once expressed, "Cats and computers share a common trait—they both exert dominance over the Internet."Researchers at Google's DeepMind recently combined artificial intelligence and a robot named RoboCat. Although it doesn't currently dominate the Internet, it is anticipated to take a significant leap into...

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26Jun

Unlocking The Fasting Activity-Benefits In The Human Brain

"What we do frequently becomes easier not because the nature of the task changes, but because our ability to do it increases." Unknown Author.Fasting is a millenary activity. Exercised by several people worldwide. We may assume that all religions around the globe practice a certain kind of fast and that its benefits for the...

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14Jun

The Drops That Could Save Your Life

Patients have the potential to self-administer the medication independently within the comfort of their own environment. Credit: Depositphotos.At present, the timely administration of treatment within a few hours of experiencing a stroke is critical for favorable recovery outcomes. However, in the future, this may change with the introduction of newly developed nasal drops, which...

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13Jun

Researchers Create a New Robotic Bee with full Freedom of Movement

Credit: Pexels/ ShutterstockA revolutionary advancement in miniature robotics has been achieved with the development of a new robot, affectionately named Bee++. This remarkable robot possesses the ability to fly freely in all six degrees of freedom, representing a significant breakthrough. The potential applications of this miniature robot range from artificial pollination to search and...

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12Jun

From Fruit Waste To Water-purifying Material

Assistant Professor Edison Ang from Nanyang Technological University, seen on the left, displays samples of both fruit waste and molybdenum carbide. One of his colleagues demonstrates a solar still containing a black sheet made of the aforementioned material. Credit: Nanyang Technological University.Solar stills offer an ingenious and uncomplicated method for purifying contaminated or saline...

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07Jun

Robotic Chef Learns to Recreate Recipes From Viewing Food Videos

Credit: CanvaScientists have trained a robotic chef to view and learn from cooking videos and recreate the recipe.The scientists from the University of Cambridge programmed their robot chef with a 'cookbook' of eight basic salad recipes. After watching a video of a human showing one of the recipes, the robot chef could recognize which...

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28May

Modified Eggs May Lead To The End Of Allergies

Scientists have utilized genome editing technology to create a chicken egg with reduced allergenic properties. Image Credit: CanvasAllergies to eggs are highly prevalent among children and can be provoked by various food items, including vaccines. However, scientists have recently utilized genome editing technology to create a chicken egg that could potentially be consumed by...

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