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Posted March 21, 2016 healthinnovations

New study refutes textbook theory on macrophage metabolism.

Macrophages, also known as scavenger cells, are immune cells which are part of the innate immune system and differentiate from monocytes. They circulate in the bloodstream and upon differentiation, invade … Continue Reading New study refutes textbook theory on macrophage metabolism.

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.