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Scientists Develop the First Synthetic Tongue that Mimics Human Taste

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A study published on July 7 in PNAS introduced a groundbreaking invention: an “artificial tongue” made from ultrathin graphene oxide membranes that can detect and process tastes directly in liquids, similar to human taste buds. This remarkable technological breakthrough merges sensory detection with learning abilities, marking a first for electronic devices. Graphene Oxide Layers Enable […]

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Plasma-Based Armpit Device Aims to Replace Traditional Deodorant

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Your underarm sweat itself isn’t what causes the odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released when bacteria break down the fatty acids in your sweat. A new device claims to eliminate this odor without relying on traditional deodorants by using plasma to kill the odor-causing bacteria. Named PlaDeo (short for plasma deodorant), the device was

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Bacteria Completely Repelled by Surfaces Treated With ‘Flea-Jumping Protein’

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A team of researchers has introduced a novel approach to stopping bacteria from clinging to surfaces such as those found in medical equipment. The strategy leverages the remarkable characteristics of resilin—a natural protein found in insects that gives fleas their extraordinary jumping ability. The Unique Properties of Resilin Resilin is an exceptionally elastic protein that

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Sensors Track Biomarkers to Aid Wound Care

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“Medical professionals typically assess wounds through visual inspection, a method often limited by subjectivity. Nitric oxide (NO), released by immune cells during inflammation, is crucial for healing as it helps coordinate the recovery process.“ Measuring nitric oxide in wounds is difficult because it degrades quickly and exists in very low amounts. Additionally, wound fluids often

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Your Phone Could Soon Tell You When to Hydrate, Just by Touching the Screen

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If you want to prevent dehydration, health experts recommend drinking water before you actually feel thirsty. But how do you know when it’s time to sip? A recent study suggests your smartphone screen might soon be able to give you that answer. Wearable Tech Exists, But Isn’t for Everyone Although wearable devices like sweat-analyzing patches

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Smartinhaler Delivers Timely, Precise Asthma Treatment

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The Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It’s been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well. Asthma affects up to 29% of the global population, causing symptoms

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Psychedelics May Rewire The Brain To Curb Alcohol Use

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Psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin  (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like  depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol Use Our research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting

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A Single Hair-Thin Electrode Surpasses the Performance of the Traditional 21-Lead EEG

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Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. 21 Electrodes for Comprehensive Brain Monitoring When you think of someone undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose a condition like

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Skin Fungi May Create Powerful Antibiotics to Help Combat Infections

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A dangerous superbug responsible for  more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections. Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph Infections Malassezia sympodialis, a

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