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Why do cells rush to heal a wound? Mysteries of wound healing unlocked

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

Research has discovered how cells know to heal a wound, opening the door to new treatments for diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Bypass Commands From the Brain to Legs Through a Computer

Posted in Medicine on 19th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

An artificial connection that bridges the lost pathway and connects brain to spinal circuits has potential to ameliorate the functional loss.

How a Concussion Can Lead to Depression Years Later

Posted in Medicine on 10th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

A head injury can lead brain cells to go on "high alert" and overreact to immune challenges by becoming excessively inflammatory, a condition linked with depressive complications.