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Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead
Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

byBaylor College of MedicineOxytocin expression and production in the epithelium of the human and mouse gastrointestinal tract. a) log normalized counts of oxytocin expression in human intestina

Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

byBaylor College of MedicineOxytocin expression and production in the epithelium of the human and mouse gastrointestinal tract. a) log normalized counts of oxytocin expression in human intestina
Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat
AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

byEcole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneThe EPFL/UNIGE AI model achieved a 100% success rate in the first phase of the competition, surpassing the closest competitor. Even in the more challeng
Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

by Elizaveta Vereshchagina and Linda Sønstevold,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologySINTEF researchers Linda Sønstevold (right) and Elizaveta Vereshchagina have achieved promising resu

Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

by Elizaveta Vereshchagina and Linda Sønstevold,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologySINTEF researchers Linda Sønstevold (right) and Elizaveta Vereshchagina have achieved promising resu
Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in
How collagen works in medical treatment

How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp

How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

by LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Supr

Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

by LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONEBoxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Supr
Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.
A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

byNorthwestern UniversityA side-by-side comparison of cells supported by the oxygenation device (left) and cells without the device support (right). Living cells are shown in green; dead cells a

A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

byNorthwestern UniversityA side-by-side comparison of cells supported by the oxygenation device (left) and cells without the device support (right). Living cells are shown in green; dead cells a