Researchers in Shanghai report a potential therapeutic based on Prussian blue to tackle Parkinson’s disease.
Health
Artificial heart valves that evolve into a patient’s own tissue
To avoid the need for repeated surgery, scientists are developing durable artificial heart valves from regenerated tissue.
Smart threads make for dexterous catheters
A flexible magnetic catheter made from “smart threads” will help make surgeries less invasive, safer, and easier to perform.
Vaccine misinformation moderately curbed by new Facebook policy
New study provides evidence that social media companies have the tools to reduce the impact of vaccine misinformation on their platforms.
Universal donor lungs could shorten transplant waiting times
By changing the blood type in a set of donor lungs, researchers hope to one day create universal donor organs.
Urea-powered microrobots bust up bacterial films
Hybrid microrobots harvest chemical energy from their environment for self-propulsion while releasing reactive species to kill bacteria.
New blood sensor makes colonoscopies safer
A new blood sensor utilizes miniaturized channels to monitor for accidental bleeding during colonoscopies.
Human spinal cord implant helps mice walk again
A new spinal cord implant was used to heal a severed spine, offering hope that these types of injuries can one day become treatable.
Detecting tuberculosis outside the lungs
A new fluorescent probe for detecting tuberculosis can now identify disease-causing bacteria in extra-pulmonary tissue for better diagnosis.
Microrobots that can grow their own bones
A new material gives way to simple microrobots that take advantage of mineralization processes in the body to help in bone repair.
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