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Posted February 17, 2021 healthinnovations

Newly discovered astrocytes proffer a new mechanism of chronic pain control.

Kyushu University researchers have uncovered a previously unknown colony of astrocytes in the spinal cord involved in a new mechanism for chronic pain control, providing a promising target for enhancing … Continue Reading Newly discovered astrocytes proffer a new mechanism of chronic pain control.

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.