The U.S. The FDA has expanded approval of Tzield (teplizumab), making it the first disease-modifying therapy for children and adolescents newly diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes. They made the announcement on Monday, June 15. The updated authorization covers patients aged 8 to 17 who have recently received a diagnosis. Rather than replacing insulin […]
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Genesis AI introduced Eno, its first general-purpose robot, as part of its goal to develop machines capable of operating across factories, laboratories, hospitals, hotels, and eventually homes. The robot integrates Genesis AI’s proprietary hardware with GENE, its robotics foundation model that powers Eno’s control system. The company says it can handle complex tasks, adjust to
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A study published on Monday (June 15) in the journal Nature reports that a brain implant is enabling a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to communicate with his family and even continue working. In 2023, surgeons implanted a device with 256 microelectrodes into Casey Harrell’s brain and installed the system in his home. Diagnosed
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Scientists at Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology developed vitamin K–based compounds that are up to three times more effective at converting neural stem cells into mature neurons, potentially enabling regenerative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and menaquinones (vitamin K2, such as MK-4 and MK-7) are best described
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Researchers have identified a previously unknown sensory pathway that connects fine hairs to itch perception, uncovering an unexpected biological mechanism that may play a role in chronic itch disorders and offer new opportunities for treatment. An itch may feel straightforward, but scientists are discovering that the sensation is much more intricate than it seems. Researchers
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Humanoid robots learning tasks like grasping a cup now have a new instructor: a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that records the movement of muscles, tendons, and ligaments beneath the skin. MIT System Improves Robotic Dexterity Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created a system to capture human hand movements, with the goal
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Operating a robotic arm, prosthetic hand, or rehabilitation device is more challenging than it may seem. Picking up an egg requires precise force—too little and it slips, too much and it cracks. For prosthetic users or stroke patients, this precision is difficult due to limited or absent visual and tactile feedback. Without sufficient sensory information,
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A Chilean researcher has developed a probiotic that inhibits the growth of the cancer-associated bacterium Helicobacter pylori in the stomach while also supporting a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria. The findings were published in the Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 17-Year Study Yields Probiotic Against H. pylori After 17 years of research, scientists have transformed the
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will introduce an unusual security measure: robotic dogs. In the United States, operations will use the Spot robot from Boston Dynamics, while Mexico will deploy the K9-X, developed by China’s Unitree Robotics and already trialed ahead of the tournament. Both four-legged machines are fitted with cameras to
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Swiss scientists have created a novel blood-filtering device that removes the toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease—beta-amyloid and tau—from the bloodstream. These proteins build up in the brain and contribute to cognitive decline, but early clinical studies suggest that reducing their levels can improve memory and thinking abilities within weeks. Nanofilter Technology Targets Existing Alzheimer’s
Blood nanofilter removes Alzheimer’s proteins in hours, potentially reversing dementia Read More »
