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Posted October 28, 2015 biomarker

Cell-free RNA in amniotic fluid used to identify stage of human fetal organ maturity.

With premature birth now a persistent health problem, the need for standardised biomarkers is a necessity. Amniotic fluid (AF) both contributes to and reflects the status of the fetus, and … Continue Reading Cell-free RNA in amniotic fluid used to identify stage of human fetal organ maturity.

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.