Medicine
Elon Musk Alleges Neuralink Completed Its First Human Trial Implant
Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller
Elon Musk recently claimed that the first human patient has received a Neuralink brain-computer interface implant, but stopped short of offering any substantial additional information or proof.
Psychedelics Rapidly Fight Depression, A New Study Offers A First Hint At Why
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Within a day, ketamine rewired brain circuits that shifted the emotional tone of memories, but not their content. The changes persisted long after the drugs left the body, possibly explaining why a single shot could have lasting antidepressant effects.
Genetic Study Estimates Risk Of Death From Prostate Cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
The chance of dying from prostate cancer can be reliably estimated from a short section of genetic material.
World-first Blood Test For Brain Cancer May Increase Survival Rates, Say Experts
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes.
Skin Cancer Mutation Offers Hope For Healing Hearts
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller
Using this knowledge, researchers aimed to explore its potential application in repairing cardiac muscle, an area known as the “holy grail” of heart research due to the heart’s limited ability to regenerate tissue after a heart attack.