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Posted June 22, 2015 Autologous olfactory ensheathing cell

Resarchers have successfully transplanted olfactory cells to treat spinal cord injury in human trials.

Researchers from the Wenzhou Medical University state they have successfully repaired spinal cord injuries using the patients’ olfactory mucosa in human trials. Three years after they treated patients with spinal … Continue Reading Resarchers have successfully transplanted olfactory cells to treat spinal cord injury in human trials.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.