From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is filled with chances to indulge in sugar. But what actually happens in your mouth during the first minutes and hours after eating those treats? While most people know that excessive sugar can lead to cavities—or tooth damage—you may be less […]
Microbiologists Explain How Your Mouth Reacts to Sugar Intake Read More »
Do tattoos shield your skin from the sun or worsen its effects? A recent study I conducted with colleagues raises some concerns. We discovered that individuals with tattoos had a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a severe skin cancer often linked to UV exposure. In contrast, tattoos didn’t seem to raise the risk of
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On a clear, gum-soft polymer chip, a miniature lung springs into action—expanding, flowing with movement, and, for the first time, defending itself like a real living organ. For Ankur Singh, who directs the Center for Immunoengineering at Georgia Tech, watching immune cells move through the chip was a stunning sight. Singh led the project alongside
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People with higher muscle mass appear to exhibit reduced indicators of brain aging, according to newly released research. The study, which is still awaiting peer review, appears at the yearly conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The study raises concerns that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may reduce both fat
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Scientists at UCLA report that the carrier molecule PP045 can generate fully formed hair strands. UCLA researchers have discovered a small molecule capable of reactivating dormant yet intact hair follicles. In early human tests, applying the carrier molecule PP405 to the scalp nightly for a week showed encouraging outcomes. “Nearly everyone faces hair loss at
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For the past six years, researchers at MIT have been advancing and integrating several cutting-edge technologies to build a breakthrough platform for treating a wide range of neurological disorders and mental health conditions. This approach could be more effective than current treatments and eliminate the need for risky, complex procedures. How Circulatronics Implants Bioelectronics Without
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Studies suggest that melittin, a substance found in bee venom, could potentially kill aggressive breast cancer cells. Recent studies indicate that bee venom could play a role in combating breast cancer. Researchers are particularly interested in melittin, the primary component of Apis mellifera venom, which has demonstrated encouraging effects against aggressive forms of breast cancer,
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Some patients don’t reach weight-loss goals after bariatric surgery, but daily liraglutide injections may help them lose more weight and reduce the need for repeat surgery. Bariatric surgery is highly effective for most with moderate-to-severe obesity, producing lasting weight loss and major health improvements, including remission of diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Addressing Weight-Loss Plateaus
An injectable Weight-loss Drug can Reduce Leftover Post-Surgery Pounds Read More »
Sometimes scientific findings reveal connections that seem surprising at first but become more understandable on closer consideration—such as a correlation between lower IQ and difficulty following conversations in noisy settings. Previous research has shown that neurodiverse individuals may struggle more than others to hear speech in noisy environments. To explore this further, a team of
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Inspired by the human eye, our biomedical engineering team at Georgia Tech has developed an adaptive lens made from soft, light-sensitive materials. Traditional adjustable cameras rely on bulky, rigid lenses and a pupil to control focus and brightness. In contrast, the human eye achieves this through soft, flexible tissues in a compact design. A Soft,
A light-Controlled Flexible Lens may Give Soft Machines Vision Read More »