Over the last couple of decades, many people have regained hearing functionality with the most successful neurotech device to date: the cochlear implant. But for those whose cochlear nerve is too damaged for…
A new study from the University of Southern California suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may cause a metabolite imbalance in the digestive system—ultimately hindering neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral symptoms….
Anne Trafton | MIT News Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer. These particles can be targeted directly to tumors, where they release their payload while avoiding…
You know that feeling that your body is getting more “stiff” or “creaky” with age? Well — it’s not just your imagination. A new study shows that, just like the rest of the…
Imagine a pacemaker so small that it can be injected into the body with a syringe. It may sound like science fiction, but engineers at Northwestern University have turned this idea into reality….
Anne Trafton | MIT News About 60 percent of all cancer patients in the United States receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment. However, this radiation can have severe side effects that often end…
Bladder cancer has a cure rate of over 90% when detected early, but it has a high recurrence rate of 70%, necessitating continuous monitoring. Late detection often requires major surgeries such as bladder…
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according…
A new study provides some compelling motivation to get outdoors and move: for every extra hour you spend walking each day, you could be adding six hours to your lifespan. This potential benefit…
Jiayue-Clara Jiang, The University of Queensland e Sonia Shah, The University of Queensland Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women. It accounts for one in three…