“This is the first prosthetic study in history that shows a leg prosthesis under full neural modulation,” Hugh Herr says.Credits:Image: Courtesy of Hugh Herr and Hyungeun SongModern prosthetic limbs help people with amputations walk naturally but don't give full neural control. They use robotic sensors and pre-set algorithms to move.MIT researchers, with Brigham and...
The smartphone tool is demonstrated on visiting associate professor Nemuel Daniel Pah Seamus Daniel, RMIT UniversityEarly medical intervention is crucial for stroke victims, and a new smartphone tool aims to facilitate this by enabling first responders to quickly assess whether a patient has suffered a stroke.Improving Stroke Treatment with Early Detection ToolsIn such instances, patients...
DNA is a much denser data storage medium than anything humans can design, but it is fragile. Scientists have now mimicked nature by creating artificial amber to protect DNA for long-term data storage.A single gram of DNA can hold up to 215 petabytes (215 million GB) of data, making it possible to store the...
Credit: Canvas"Don't think about the start of the race, think about the ending." Usain Bolt. Running for more than 120 kilometers (75 miles) every week for 10 hours may seem like really intense exercise. However, instead of harming their bodies, a recent study indicates that some professional athletes who do this kind of tough...
Regardless of the situation, Dr. Star mentions that the most common response from patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery is that they regret not doing it earlier.Total knee replacement surgery is a very common procedure where a damaged knee joint is replaced with an artificial one. In the U.S., about 790,000 of these...
Researchers found that adopting a 5:2 intermittent fasting regimen – consuming normally for five days and abstaining from food for two – shielded against liver inflammation and did not lead to weight gain. They also pinpointed the proteins responsible for this protective effect.
Credit:CanvasA recent study discovered that even short bursts of anger triggered by memories can harm our blood vessels' ability to relax. This finding has serious implications for understanding heart attack and stroke risks.Negative EmotionsIn the past, researchers observed a connection between negative emotions like anger and an increased risk of heart attacks. However,...
Mark found out he had ALS in 2020, and he's already lost a lot of his ability to move, like using his phone or eating by himself. Image Credit CNNMark, who is 67 years old, found out he had ALS in 2020. Over time, he's been losing his ability to do things like using...
What does the journey back to Earth from space entail? Varda's space-manufactured medication has now experienced it firsthand.Image credit: giocalde/Shutterstock.Varda Space Industries, a company from California, did something amazing recently. They brought back samples of a medicine they made while in space.It wasn't easy. The capsule carrying the samples had some problems and was...
A synthetic antibody protected against deadly venom from a large family of snakes that includes the black mambaCredit: PixaobayResearchers created a synthetic antibody that prevents paralysis and death from elapid venom, originating from a globally lethal snake family. This advancement brings us nearer to creating a unified antivenom that could safeguard against all types...
