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Researchers create model of early human heart development from stem cells

Posted in Medicine on 15th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Growing beating cardiac tissue from stem cells to create a system that could serve as a model for early heart development.

Ultrasound cuts healing time of chronic wounds by 30 percent

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Applying the vibrations of an ultrasound served to stimulate a certain pathway that substitutes for the regular fibroblast migration route and recruits the cells to the wound bed.

Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease

Posted in Medicine on 8th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The study showed measurable benefits in mice, a step toward further testing of these powerful strategies in humans.

Molecular clue to memory decline

Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

A molecule that accumulates in the blood with age may be linked to cognitive decline, said scientists Monday who mooted hopes of a memory-restoring treatment.

Implantable 'artificial pancreas' could help diabetes patients control their blood sugar

Posted in Hardware on 3rd Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The development of an artificial pancreas that continuously measures a person's blood sugar, and can automatically release insulin as needed.