Health & Medicine

We are getting older – but are we staying healthy for longer?

As we navigate the complexities of aging, the question of how to maintain health and well-being becomes increasingly significant. With advancements in healthcare and...

With mRNA against muscle wasting

Muscle fibers grown from edited stem cells (green). The cell nuclei are stained blue. © WG Spooler/MDC Most forms of muscular dystrophy are...

A special kind of contrast medium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEeEqX25GAQ Researchers from the Helmholtz Institute in Mainz have made progress in the field of magnetic resonance imaging that is of great importance for cancer...

Insulin-producing beta cells from stem cells

Beta cells (red) generated from stem cells that produce insulin. © Otonkoski Lab / University of Helsinki In severe diabetes, the beta cells of...

Ants can “sniff out” cancer

Six-legged employees could soon find their way into diagnostic laboratories. © Paul Devienne, Laboratoire d'Ethologie Expérimentale et Comparée at 'Université Sorbonne Paris Nord A...

A pillow that breathes: it may sound creepy, but it actually seems to get rid of fear

Researchers have designed a soft, cuddly and breathable pillow that can be an important aid for people who are (temporarily) anxious. Unfortunately, anxiety disorders...

Two indigenous peoples in Bolivia appear to have little to do with dementia

A pre-industrial lifestyle appears to be able to prevent Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. Dementia is already one of the leading causes...

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