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Scientists developed a human protein-based drug for metastatic prostate cancer

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A new cancer drug could help block both tumor growth and the spread of aggressive prostate cancer, according to a study by researchers at Umeå University and international collaborators, published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy. Researchers developed the new drug to stop cancer from spreading. According to Maréne Landström, who led the […]

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The TextaDNA project is improving DNA-based data storage by using polymer fibers

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The rapid increase in global data production is fueling the need for more advanced storage technologies. Synthetic DNA offers a promising solution because of its extremely high data density, long-term stability, and its natural role as the fundamental molecule of life. TextaDNA introduces an alternative to traditional memory systems by embedding information-encoding oligonucleotides into flexible

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Scientists have developed an artificial womb that can keep premature babies alive outside the body

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands are developing AquaWomb, an artificial womb for extremely premature babies (under 28 weeks). It uses synthetic amniotic fluid and an artificial placenta to support development outside the body. Clinical trials are still about 5–6 years away, and the project raises major ethical and social questions. Babies

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Scientists are creating skin-like electronics that learn like a brain

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Researchers are developing flexible neuromorphic electronics that imitate the brain’s information-processing abilities, offering a potential alternative to rigid silicon-based AI hardware and enabling deeper human-machine integration. Modern artificial intelligence systems can already surpass human performance in areas such as image recognition and medical data analysis, yet they still face a major limitation when it comes

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Microbial degradation of biodegradable sensors reveals soil dynamics

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New degradable sensors may provide valuable insights into the hidden yet vital microbial communities within soil. Developed by researchers at Lancaster University, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Manchester, the sensors measure biological activity by incorporating a degradable material that soil microbes consume. The sensors have the potential to uncover valuable insights about soil

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A startup says it created human sperm in a lab and used it to form embryos

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Paterna Biosciences, a startup based in Utah, says it has developed functional human sperm in a laboratory and used it to create healthy-looking embryos. The company believes the method could one day allow some infertile men to have biological children. The research has not yet been peer-reviewed or independently confirmed, though WIRED was the first

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New Synthetic Biomaterial May Repair Hearts, Muscles, and Vocal Cords

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By integrating expertise in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, researchers at McGill University created a robust biomaterial capable of repairing the heart, muscles, and vocal cords, marking a significant breakthrough in regenerative medicine. “Recovery after heart damage is often prolonged and complex. Repair is difficult because the tissue must endure constant motion from the beating

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Mass-Produced Mini Lung Organoids Could Help Tailor Cancer Treatments

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A team of scientists has created a straightforward method for automated production of lung organoids, potentially transforming the development of lung disease treatments. These tiny structures, which contain the same types of cells found in real lungs, could allow for more efficient testing of early-stage experimental drugs without relying on animal models. In the future,

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A Microrobot Moves Through the Bloodstream to Deliver Medication Precisely

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An ETH Zurich grain-sized microrobot has demonstrated in preclinical tests the ability to navigate the bloodstream, deliver drugs precisely, and dissolve, showing promise for stroke and localized cancer treatments. The system consists of a miniature capsule that holds the drug along with iron oxide nanoparticles. Iron oxide nanoparticles let operators steer the microrobot via magnetic

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Biodegradable Plastic Stronger than PET Developed

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PDCA, a biodegradable alternative to PET, boasts superior physical properties. Researchers at Kobe University engineered E. coli bacteria to produce PDCA from glucose at unprecedented levels without generating byproducts, opening new avenues in bioengineering. While the durability of plastics has driven their widespread use, it also contributes to environmental problems. Most plastics are petroleum-based, making

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