health

3D printing living tissues to form living structures

Posted in Medicine on 16th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

Scientists have developed a new method to 3D-print laboratory- grown cells to form living structures.

'Fat but fit' still risk heart disease

Posted in Medicine on 15th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of heart disease even if they appear medically healthy, experts are warning.

3D Printed Blood Vessels Offer New Possibilities for Testing Drugs

Posted in Medicine on 11th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

Bioprinting enthusiasts envision a future where well be able to print functional human organs on demand, putting an end to transplant waiting lists.

A protein called cardiotrophin 1 can make your heart think you exercise

Posted in Medicine on 10th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

A protein called cardiotrophin 1 (CT1) has been shown to improve heart health in the same way that exercise normally does.

'Ego Dissolving' Psychedelic Drugs Could Assist With Mental Health

Posted in Science on 9th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller

A new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness adds weight to previous findings about the potential benefits psychedelics could have for treating mental health disorders.