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Researchers have just uncovered a whole new part of the brain

Researchers have just uncovered a whole new part of the brain. A new study has discovered a previously unknown structure that surrounds the brain. Thoughts health innovators?

A new study has discovered a previously unknown structure that surrounds the brain. A newfound anatomical structure has been discovered in the brain, which appears to play an essential role in the brain’s waste disposal and immune systems, acting as a protective barrier and harboring immune cells that watch for toxic proteins. Playing a multi-faceted role in the brain’s immunity, the team…

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New nanonets target, trap, and kill specific bacteria

New nanonets target, trap, and kill specific bacteria The nanonets could be used instead of antibiotics once fully developed. Thoughts health innovators?

The nanonets could be used instead of antibiotics once fully developed. The microscopic nets consist of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), proteins that form a mesh when they detect certain chemicals in the bacterial cell membrane. Once the AMPs have attached themselves to the bacteria via these chemical sites, they attract other peptides, self-organizing to project long, interwoven tendrils to…

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Study shows that as your brain get slower with age - you get happier

Study shows that as your brain get slower with age - you get happier The study could offer incites into delaying the onset of dementia. Thoughts health innovators?

The study could offer incites into delaying the onset of dementia. New research from UC San Diego, which incorporates key areas in healthy brain aging, indicates that even though older participants scored considerably lower in cognitive tests than their younger counterparts–they are far healthier mentally. The work centers around what is known as ‘senior moments,’ where an older friend or…

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Injectable tissue provides relief from chronic back pain in humans--could cut out the need for opioids

Injectable tissue provides relief from chronic back pain in humans--could cut out the need for opioids The new treatment cures the source of back pain, not just the symptoms. Thoughts health innovators?

The new treatment cures the source of back pain, not just the symptoms. An injection comprising pulverized vertebral discs has successfully been used to treat degenerative disc disease, one of the world’s most common medical conditions. The therapy was shown to regrow the discs while reducing inflammation and pain, significantly improving the patient’s mobility and quality of life without…

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Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli Could these mini-brain 'grafts' be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future? In a world’s first, researchers have shown that human brain organoids transplanted into live animals’ brains successfully formed human-mouse synaptic connections and reacted to visual stimuli. The results, made possible by an unprecedented multi-faceted technology, show the cross-species transplant merged with the…

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Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient's thoughts in two separate studies

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient's thoughts in two separate studies. Thoughts health innovators?

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity. A BCI has successfully been used in two separate studies to decode words in a part of the brain recently implicated in predictive speech patterns. The studies could help patients with brain injuries or diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that cause total-body paralysis, including the muscles…

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Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs. The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function "immediately."

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.” Researchers in China have reversed erectile dysfunction in pigs using artificial tissue that repairs penile injury, a breakthrough they say may lead to improved treatment options for humans with this condition. Treating penile injury The failure to maintain a stable erection during sex, otherwise known as erectile…

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New nanoparticle 'reshapes' belly fat to stop more forming

New nanoparticle 'reshapes' belly fat to stop more forming. The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells. A new nanoparticle remodels fat into ‘dwarf cells’ and stops more fat from developing. The nanoscale fat buster also treated obesity in mice and inhibited ‘fat-forming’ genes. Resculpting fat Often seen as a cumbersome ballast that spoils the line of our beachwear, fat cells have had a bad rap in the past. However, these squishy…

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Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs--one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide. These painful infections can lead to life-threatening illnesses if left untreated, but doctors are usually limited to prescribing antibiotics for UTIs, which can negatively impact the immune system. In a breakthrough from Duke University, the researchers say they have developed a vaccine that…

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Researchers identify long non-coding RNA which modulates colorectal cancer metabolism.

Researchers identify long non-coding RNA which modulates colorectal cancer metabolism. Thoughts health innovators?

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) are unusual in that they don’t encode proteins like normal RNA. Yet they do play a role in regulating cellular functions and interest cancer researchers.  Now, researchers at The MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that a specific lncRNA called CCAT2 regulates cancer metabolism both in vivo and in vitro. The data was presented at the 2015 American Association for…

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One of mine from July: Women who drink sugary sodas at higher risk for liver cancer, study suggests #healthinnovations #diet #health #wellness #cancer #science

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Newly identified enzyme enables lifelong sperm production @Penn #healthinnovations #health #fertility #science #ivf #parenting

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‘Tomato flu’ outbreak in India – here’s what it really is @ConversationUK #healthinnovations #health #tomatoflu #science #India

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New SPARKS study identifies a novel group of inherited genes along the autism spectrum https://health-innovations.org/2022/08/19/new-sparks-study-identifies-a-novel-group-of-inherited-genes-along-the-autism-spectrum/ Simons Foundation #healthinnovations #autismawareness #autism #neuroscience #science

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How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon @ConversationUS #healthinnovations #health #pollution #environmental #science

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Scientists discover a simple trick to boost your reading speed by 35% while maintaining comprehension University of Central Florida #healthinnovations #health #wellness #learning #neuroscience @ucf.edu

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Scientists open new frontier in quantum science and technology @LifeAtPurdue #healthinnovations #physics #QuantumComputing #techmology #qubit