medicine
New research suggests gut bacteria affects the progression of ALS
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
A new study, led by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science, has discovered a molecule secreted by certain gut bacteria could protect against the disease, while other species of gut bacteria can exacerbate the onset of symptoms.
Implant uses electricity to heal the heart
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The preliminary findings brings us real hope for cardiomyopathy patients.
MIT supercharges cancer immunotherapy with a booster vaccine
Posted in Medicine, Science on 14th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The vaccine contains a fatty molecule called a lipid tail that lets the drug travel straight to the lymph nodes, and once there, the active ingredient is an antigen that sends the T cells after the cancer.
Injected after accidents, nanoparticles could prevent paralysis
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
It is hoped that once developed further, the technology could be incorporated into an EpiPen-like device that would be used to rapidly inject the particles as soon as possible after an injury occurs.
Renegade immune cells found to raid aging brains and choke new neuron generation
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
If this process can be disrupted then it's possible a certain volume of age-related cognitive decline could be prevented.