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Replacing Opioid Painkillers with Kugelfisch-Toxin
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have successfully created a painkiller from the deadly toxin found in pufferfish and porcupinefish. The painkiller has been tested on
Mind-Computer Interface Controls Wheelchair
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) has been developed that allows individuals to control a wheelchair using their thoughts. The BCI system aims to provide independent
Russian Scientist Continues Gene Experiments on Babies
A Russian scientist has announced his intention to conduct experiments on embryos using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool, despite the known health risks. The Chinese scientist
Cancer: Top Cause of Death
Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in industrialized countries, and experts predict a similar trend in poorer countries in the
Higher Mortality Risk in CRISPR-Edited Babies
The birth of genetically modified twins in China last year using CRISPR gene editing technology has caused a stir in the scientific community. While the
Good oral hygiene reduces Alzheimer’s risk.
A new study published in the journal Science Advances has found that bacteria responsible for causing gum disease, known as Porphyromonas gingivalis, can also contribute
Processed Foods Increase Heart Disease Risk
New studies have shown that increased consumption of processed foods significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, the mortality rate was 62% higher
Epigenetic Differences in Poor People
Poverty in childhood can have long-lasting effects on a person’s health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University in Evanston. The study, which examined
E-Cigarette Liquids Harm Cells
A new study from the medical faculty at Stanford University has found that e-cigarettes, often touted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, are actually
Accelerating Nerve Damage Healing with Amino Acid Nanofibers
Nanofibers injected directly into damaged nerve pathways could potentially eliminate the need for surgery in the future. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer
