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Breakthrough in Robotic Surgery: Autonomous Robot Successfully Performs Gallbladder Removal
In a remarkable leap for medical technology, a surgical robot has successfully conducted a gallbladder removal procedure on a lifelike patient model. This autonomous operation marks the first time a robot has performed such a complex task without direct human intervention, responding to voice commands and adapting in real time. This federally funded work, led…
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Young Brains Linked to Longer Lives, Stanford Researchers Find
In a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers from Stanford Medicine have discovered that a person’s brain age significantly impacts their lifespan and their susceptibility to age-related diseases. The Study and Its Findings The research team has developed a blood-based indicator that evaluates the biological age of 11 organ systems, including the…
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MIT Engineers Develop Implantable Device to Combat Low Blood Sugar in Diabetics
Researchers at MIT have developed a revolutionary implantable device that could prevent life-threatening hypoglycemia in people with Type 1 diabetes. This innovative solution, described in a study published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, has the potential to transform diabetes management by automatically delivering glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, when they drop too…
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How Personality Types Predict Preferred Exercise Formats – New UCL Study
A new study from University College London (UCL) reveals that personality traits can be key to understanding which types of exercise individuals are likely to enjoy and stick with over the long term. Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, this research found significant correlations between personality types and exercise preferences, potentially paving the way…
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Scientists Discover Novel Way to Promote Bone Formation Using Stem Cells
In an innovative breakthrough that could transform the field of regenerative medicine, researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that human stem cells can be coaxed into becoming bone cells simply by moving through tight spaces. Andrew Holle, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the College of Design and Engineering at…
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Neurotechnology Could Improve Math Learning, Study Reveals
Safe, painless and non-invasive brain stimulation could help individuals prone to falling behind in math, a new study led by the University of Surrey indicates. Published in the journal PLOS Biology, the study found that applying safe electrical currents to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) — a brain region integral to learning, focus, and problem-solving…
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New Study Maps How Pesticides Alter Gut Bacteria, Paving the Way for Health Innovations
Emerging evidence suggests that pesticides can be toxic to the diverse range of microorganisms in the human digestive system. Now, a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University sheds new light on this issue. They are the first to map specific changes in gut bacteria caused by pesticide exposure, observed both in…
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New Study Links Grip Strength to Early Psychosis
Psychosis, often marked by delusions and hallucinations, may have a subtler origin that researchers are now beginning to understand. Researchers from Indiana University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have made a significant breakthrough by studying an overlooked aspect: grip strength. In a landmark study published on June 25 in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the…
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Why Toddlers Still Outshine AI in Language Learning
Scientists have long marveled at how children can learn language so quickly and naturally, a feat artificial intelligence still cannot replicate despite its capability to process extensive datasets at incredible speeds. According to a novel framework by Caroline Rowland of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, in collaboration with colleagues at the ESRC LuCiD Centre…
