Category: Education
Little pacemaker for little kids: prototype avoids open heart surgery
Researchers have tested an almond-sized pacemaker protype – designed to make procedures for infants less invasive, less painful –on piglets. Dr. Rohan Kumthekar, a cardiologist at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Medical Center in […]
New cell ‘kill switch’ could potentially cure cancer
A new study has found that RNA molecules, originally developed as a means of studying genes, can trigger a hidden mechanism that prompts cells to commit suicide, potential being used as a new method of cancer treatment. “It’s like committing […]
No blind mice: Retinal transplant successfully restores sight in rats
Scientists have successfully restored vision in blind rats by transplanting fetal retina cells to regenerate neurons in the vision centres of their brains. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine found that sheets of fetal cells integrated […]
How dogs could prevent the spread of malaria
Several years ago, British entomologist Steve Lindsay landed at an American airport and was intrigued by the sniffer dogs searching for fruits and vegetables in the baggage claim area. Seeing as studies have shown that malaria releases a signature scent, […]
New chemical solution may assist scientists with brain tumour operations
Brain tumours are some of the most complicated tumours to operate on. However, scientists have been testing a drink containing 5-ALA, a substance known to accumulate in fast-growing cancer cells, on people with suspected glioma. The chemical makes brain tumours […]
The appendix may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s
The appendix, once a mystifying organ, may now increase a person’s chances of developing Parkinson’s disease. A study consisting of nearly 1.7 million Swedes found that those who’d had their appendix removed had a lower overall risk of Parkinson’s disease. […]
Self-lubricated condoms developed for comfort and functionality
Scientists have created self-lubricating latex condoms that become slippery on contact. The researching team, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, designed a special, durable coating that should last throughout intercourse.They hope it will make condoms more appealing to […]
Reduced administration of DAPT as an option post-stents
Orbus Neich released the results from their Reduce trial, providing fresh insight into the optimal treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) using the Combo dual therapy stent. Combo is a dual therapy stent designed to repair vessel injury […]
The trouble with diagnosing ADHD in children
A recently published study by a team of researchers has shown that the youngest child in the classroom is most often the one to be diagnosed with ADHD. The results in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry,detail seventeen studies […]
Scientists develop salivary glands from stem cells
Researchers have grown three-dimensional salivary gland tissue that produces saliva like normal glands when implanted into mice. Scientists from Showa University and the Riken Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan used embryonic stem cells, which have the ability to […]
