After ten years of research, scientists are nearing a breakthrough in transplanting kidneys between donors and recipients with different blood types. If this method proves effective, it could dramatically shorten waiting times and potentially save many lives. Type O kidney patients are usually limited to type O donors, creating high demand as over half of […]
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Vitestro, a medical robotics company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, has launched a new website and unveiled its first public video showing the Aletta autonomous robotic phlebotomy device performing a diagnostic blood draw. The video walks through the full procedure, from arm positioning to sample collection. Aletta combines multimodal imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence to locate
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Japan has approved pioneering stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease and severe heart failure, with patient availability expected in a few months, according to company and media reports on Friday (6). Sumitomo Pharma confirmed authorization to manufacture and sell Amchepry, its stem-cell-based Parkinson’s treatment. Approval of ReHeart for Heart Regeneration by Cuorips The Japanese Ministry
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Common on Brazilian tables, sweet potatoes go far beyond being a simple, versatile side dish. Experts consider this tuber a valuable health ally, particularly for supporting vision, strengthening immunity, and promoting healthy skin. One of this food’s key traits is its high level of beta-carotene, a compound the body transforms into vitamin A. A single
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For years, many believed that blood type was the main reason mosquitoes prefer certain people. However, recent scientific studies dispute this idea, showing that these insects are driven mainly by environmental cues like carbon dioxide and visual signals. The research, carried out by scientists at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), examined the behavior of
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In a significant advance in tissue engineering, a 3D-printed cornea has been successfully transplanted into a legally blind patient for the first time, restoring their vision. The procedure took place at the Rambam Eye Institute in Haifa, Israel, with regenerative medicine company Precise Bio. Completed in late October, the transplant used a cornea created entirely
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The concept of a condom that changes color to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has gone viral on social media, but it is still only theoretical. The project, known as “S.T.EYE,” was introduced in 2015 by students in the United Kingdom at a technology innovation competition. Despite the buzz around its futuristic idea, the condom
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Although we mark time with yearly birthdays—our chronological age—it doesn’t always reflect how quickly our bodies are aging biologically. Researchers have now identified ten blood-based markers that can reveal this gap. While several methods already exist to estimate biological age, scientists are still seeking tests that are more accurate and easier to perform. A biomarker-based
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Millions of people experience a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, which makes the heart’s upper chambers, or atria, beat irregularly instead of in a steady, coordinated pattern. For some, symptoms are mild, including palpitations, fatigue, or shortness of breath. However, the most serious risk is a stroke. Inside the heart lies a small pouch
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Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have created an experimental chewing gum that can cut viral levels in saliva by over 95%, targeting viruses like influenza, herpes, and SARS-CoV-2. Plant-Based Molecular Decoys That Trap Viruses in the Mouth The gum includes recombinant proteins—such as plant-based ACE2 and FRIL from lablab beans—that attach to viruses in
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