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  • Should We Be Scared of AI?

    Should We Be Scared of AI?

    For decades, humans have fantasized about the idea of an artificial intelligence (AI) takeover. Science fiction movies like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “The Terminator” and “I, Robot” enthralled viewers for years, mostly because they teased the chance of an AI-driven, dystopian future. But today, that dystopian future may be too close for comfort.  Before his… Read More

  • Is AI the Future of Breast Cancer Detection?

    Is AI the Future of Breast Cancer Detection?

    Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute, roughly 268,670 new cases of breast cancer are expected this year, and 40,920 women are expected to die from the disease. Additionally, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Unfortunately,… Read More

  • Women Killin’ it in STEM Fields

    Women Killin’ it in STEM Fields

    Though women make up 45.8 percent of the U.S. workforce, there are still significant gender gaps within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). But that doesn’t mean women aren’t making some of the most incredible scientific discoveries to date. In fact, the number of women entering STEM careers is growing worldwide, and… Read More

  • Women Killin’ It in Cancer Research

    Women Killin’ It in Cancer Research

    Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone with over 600,000 people dying from the disease, according the National Cancer Institute. Around 38 percent of American men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in… Read More

  • Breast Cells Can Actively Attack Invading Cancer Cells, Study Finds

    Breast Cells Can Actively Attack Invading Cancer Cells, Study Finds

    Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have recently discovered that the cell layer surrounding breast milk ducts, called the myoepithelium, works as an active defense against breast cancer metastasis. Scientists previously believed this cell layer only acted as a stationary barrier to prevent cancer invasion, but in a demonstration with mice, the Johns Hopkins team discovered… Read More

  • New Method Leads to Tiny, Soft Robots for Delicate Procedures

    New Method Leads to Tiny, Soft Robots for Delicate Procedures

    Researchers have developed a new method to fabricate soft millimeter-scale materials, paving the way for flexible microrobots to be used in medical procedures and other hard-to-access environments. The research team, consisting of members from Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and Boston University,… Read More

  • Wearable Technology Helps Smokers Quit for Good

    Wearable Technology Helps Smokers Quit for Good

    A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University has developed a personalized automatic alert system to help people quit smoking, using wearable technology. It is hard to quit smoking. With most people, it only takes three tries to become addicted to nicotine, an addictive chemical in cigarettes and, according to the Center for Disease… Read More

  • Device Detects Concussions with Only a Drop of Blood

    Device Detects Concussions with Only a Drop of Blood

    Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have developed a blood test that can detect mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), commonly called concussions, on the spot and within minutes. Requiring only a single drop of blood, the device analyses the level of proteins in the blood to check for concussion. The news follows the recent… Read More

  • High Intake of Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    High Intake of Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    Eating high amounts of fruits and vegetables each day may lower the risk of breast cancer and aggressive tumors in women, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that yellow and orange vegetables and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, in particular, are significantly associated with lower breast… Read More

  • Researchers Create Synthetic White Cells to Fight Disease

    Researchers Create Synthetic White Cells to Fight Disease

    UCLA researchers have developed artificial T lymphocytes, or T cells that are so close to human T cells that it could one day be used to treat cancer and other autoimmune diseases. T cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in fighting off specific germs. They first mature in… Read More

  • Method Revolutionizes Tracking the Spread of Cancer

    Method Revolutionizes Tracking the Spread of Cancer

    A team of researchers has developed a new method to track the spread of cancer cells, yielding a clearer understanding of cancer migration than ever before. The spread of tumor cells to different locations in the body, known as metastasis, is the most dangerous element of cancer. Metastatic disease causes close to 90 percent of… Read More

  • AI and Radar System Relieves Need for Diabetics to Draw Blood

    AI and Radar System Relieves Need for Diabetics to Draw Blood

    Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a new system for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar without having to prick their finger several times a day. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and a radar device jointly developed by Google and Infineon, the researchers can detect changes in glucose levels without physically drawing… Read More

  • Revolutionary Low-Cost Prosthetic Foot Allows Amputees to Walk Naturally

    Revolutionary Low-Cost Prosthetic Foot Allows Amputees to Walk Naturally

    Prosthetic limb technology has advanced greatly in recent years, but new designs can cost tens of thousands of dollars, leaving many amputees without affordable products.   Now, engineers at MIT have developed a low-cost, passive prosthetic foot that can be customized to fit the individual and mimic an able-bodied walk. “[Walking] is something so core… Read More

  • Mosquitos Hold the Secret to Painless Needles

    Mosquitos Hold the Secret to Painless Needles

    Mosquitos, the pesky, little bugs responsible for spreading diseases and ruining summer barbecues, hold a clue to medical advancements. The needle-like probe that the insects use to suck up blood has inspired Ohio State University researchers to develop a painless microneedle. “A mosquito can sit on skin for several minutes and suck blood painlessly,” said… Read More

  • New Drug Compound Can Stop Cancer From Spreading

    New Drug Compound Can Stop Cancer From Spreading

    Half of the battle when fighting cancer is making sure the infected cells don’t spread throughout the body. It could be the difference between life and death. Now, for the first time, a team of researchers has discovered a drug compound that can make cancer cells stay put. “Movement is key: the difference is black… Read More

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