Medicine
Stem Cells 'instructed' To Form Specific Tissues And Organs
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
"We could generate specific cell types, like a beta cell to make insulin or a neuron to treat Parkinson’s disease, within the context of a large piece of tissue or even a whole organ. This work opens many new and exciting possibilities.”
Neuralink Rival’s Biohybrid Implant Connects To The Brain With Living Neurons
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
A new kind of brain-machine interface using living neurons to form connections could be the future.
Why Are Our Brains So Big? Because They Excel At Damage Control
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
By illuminating the molecular underpinnings of dopamine neuron resilience, the work could spur new strategies for treating neurodegenerative disorders and inspire AI systems that learn in more brain-like ways.
How To Be Healthy At 100: Centenarian Stem Cells Could Hold The Key
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
This centenarian stem cell biobank stands to expand our grasp of human longevity. By offering a window into the genetics behind ultra-healthy aging, it paves the way for new interventions that could slow or modify the aging process
The Secret To Predicting How Your Brain Will Age May Be In Your Blood
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Dec, 2024
by Alexander Muller
If future work confirms these findings, a simple blood test could provide an early signal for accelerated brain aging or susceptibility to conditions like dementia, reducing reliance on expensive and less accessible brain scans.