A recent Journal of Hepatology study reports the first successful pig-to-human auxiliary liver transplant. The patient survived for 171 days, demonstrating that modified pig livers can perform key metabolic and synthetic functions in humans. The case also highlights the ongoing technical and medical challenges that limit long-term survival in such procedures. According to the World […]
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A widely shared skincare trend that focuses on rosemary and its extract now has scientific backing. A JCI Insight study from Penn researchers found that a natural compound in rosemary leaves may enhance wound healing and lessen scarring. “Most skin injuries scar, causing lasting issues,” said senior author Thomas Leung, MD, PhD. “Rosemary extract, especially
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A new study from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, published in Computers in Human Behavior, suggests that cutting smartphone use for just three days triggers chemical changes in brain regions linked to reward and addiction. The researchers note that excessive smartphone use resembles certain addictive disorders, with evidence pointing to various psychosocial and physical effects,
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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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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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Scientists have managed to prevent the rejection of a pig kidney transplanted into a human donor. The organ continued to function for 61 days in a 57-year-old brain-dead man in the United States — the longest a genetically engineered pig organ has ever lasted in a brain-dead human. In two studies published today in Nature,
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Raising a child is anything but easy, particularly during the early years when parents encounter ongoing challenges. However, a survey by the American website Today.com found that for many women, their husbands—not their children—are the primary source of stress. Among the 7,000 mothers surveyed, the average stress level was 8.5 out of 10. Notably, 46%
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This advancement could pave the way for techniques to reduce visible aging and produce synthetic skin for transplantation. It is tied to the ambitious Human Cell Atlas initiative, which aims to map the formation of every part of the human body. Spearheaded by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK, the project explores
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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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The Omnia is a smart mirror concept that leverages advanced technology and AI to continuously and seamlessly track users’ health, transforming a common household object into a practical health tool. The French company Withings developed Omnia to monitor key health indicators such as heart health, body composition, lung function, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep quality.
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