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University of Wisconsin–Madison Uses Speech to Diagnose Genetic Disorders
The way someone speaks can tell a lot about them. A voice can depict someone’s origins and serve as a window to their emotion. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are using speech to pick up on an under-diagnosed genetic condition called fragile X (FX) premutation. FX premutation is a genetic abnormality that causes… Read More
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Tel Aviv University Uses DNA-Editing Technology to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
In past years, fear of infectious disease progressively dwindled. The flu or common cold has been treated with a short trip to the doctor and a few pills. Unfortunately, the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that cause illness are growing increasingly immune to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics. As of… Read More
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Two Universities in London Improve Creativity Through Brain Stimulation
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and Goldsmiths University of London have discovered a method that boosts creativity through electrical brain stimulation. Humans are wired to learn through experiences. Our problem-solving techniques usually require us to apply rules that we have previously learned to new situations. Problems that are more difficult often require… Read More
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Aalborg University Uses Virtual Reality to Eliminate Phantom Limb Pain
Soon there might be a surefire way to eliminate phantom limb pain. Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark reported, based on their new study, that Virtual Reality technology can be used to help amputees. Phantom limb pain is felt by those who have lost an arm, leg, or other body part. It can be felt… Read More
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North Arizona University & Ohio University Bring 360-Degree Clinical Immersive Experience to Students
What does an emergency room (ER) bring to mind? A fast-paced environment where medical professionals move around quickly and decisively, making life-or-death decisions daily. Now, imagine plunging students into the midst of the action. It’s sink or swim time for these students, who don’t have the luxury to ease themselves into the stressful ER environment.… Read More
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University of Minnesota Researchers Developed First Non-Invasive Device to Detect Intracranial Pressure
A team of researchers led by Uzma Samadani, associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota, has developed the first non-invasive device to detect intracranial pressure, a result of brain injury. Samadani is also co-founder of Oculogica Inc., a company that was formed to commercialize the technology and make it available for use. Concussions… Read More
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University of Minnesota Researchers Take an Engineering Approach to Prevent Cancer From Spreading
University of Minnesota researchers recently discovered that the movement of cancer cells is dependent on their ability to sense the condition of their environment. The research was led by David Odde, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Minnesota and Masonic Cancer Center researcher. The discovery could be the major breakthrough that everyone is… Read More
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Temple University Researchers Remove HIV From Infected Cells Through Gene Editing Technology
A team of scientists from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University has developed a method to extract HIV DNA from the cells of living animals. With the team’s revolutionary and successful testing, the permanent cure for HIV may finally be within reach. The team used CRISPR/Cas-9, a gene editing technology, to eliminate… Read More
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When Imagination Comes to Real Life: Arms for the Paralyzed
Imagine you could move an object just by thinking about moving it – there you go. Just by thinking it, you are able to move it. According to researchers at the University of Minnesota, people can now control a robotic arm using only their minds, without a brain implant. How does it work?! Via a… Read More
