Brain Implant Controlled from 10,000 km Away
Scientists operated a brain implant in a rodent in South Korea from a computer in the United States, in a real-time test conducted over the internet. The device, developed by the Korea Advanced…
DNA Reveals the Complex Biological History of the Shroud of Turin
A new study has revealed the complex biological history preserved in traces of DNA found on the Shroud of Turin. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the research used advanced genetic sequencing techniques…
Experiments Reveal the Existence of Negative Time
Recent studies in quantum physics have explored the concept of negative time, challenging traditional notions of how time flows. Research conducted by scientists at the University of Toronto and Griffith University has shown…
Kimchi probiotic helps remove nanoplastics from the intestine
A bacterium found in kimchi — the famous Korean fermented cabbage — may be an unexpected ally in combating nanoplastic contamination in the human body. Researchers from the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim)…
5,000-Year-Old Bacterium Found in Ice Is Resistant to Antibiotics
A team of researchers has identified an ancient bacterium frozen for approximately 5,000 years in the Scărișoara Ice Cave, Romania, exhibiting remarkable resistance to several antibiotics currently used in medicine—an observation that may…
Microneedles that could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy is based on harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight tumors; however, the effective and precise delivery of these treatments remains a major challenge. In this context, transdermal drug delivery…
This rare genetic mutation kills brain cells
The results raise the possibility that similar cell death pathways may also contribute to other neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or Huntington’s. A team led by researchers at the German Helmholtz Centre…
New study suggests a way to rejuvenate the immune system
Anne Trafton | MIT News As people age, their immune system function declines. T cell populations become smaller and can’t react to pathogens as quickly, making people more susceptible to a variety of infections. To…
Deep-learning model predicts how fruit flies form, cell by cell
Jennifer Chu | MIT News During early development, tissues and organs begin to bloom through the shifting, splitting, and growing of many thousands of cells. A team of MIT engineers has now developed a way…
Microplastics May Spread Dangerous Pathogens, Scientists Warn
Scientists are working diligently to assess the scale of microplastic pollution and its potential impacts on human and environmental health. Research suggests that microplastics themselves may be harmful to biological systems and are…