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Sep 4, 2023

Identification of the bacteriophage nucleus protein interaction network

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A family of large-genome bacteriophages assembles a protective protein shell around its replicating DNA called the ‘phage nucleus’. Here, Enustun et al. use proteomics to identify a set of proteins associated with the phage nucleus that aid macromolecule transport through the nuclear shell.

Sep 4, 2023

Unlocking a secret nerve cell regenerator

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

Just like a gecko that regrows a broken tail, our peripheral nervous system knows how to regenerate the branches of its cells after an injury. Unfortunately, the cells in our central nervous system—our brain and spinal cord—are far more limited when it comes to regeneration.

Accordingly, diseases that lead to the degeneration and death of brain neurons, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS, are irreversible and incurable. So, what is it about the , which connects our brain and to the other organs, that gives it the power to regenerate itself so readily?

In a new study, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have discovered that a protein, previously known to be expressed only during , plays a key role in regenerating adult neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

Sep 4, 2023

Paving the Way for Tiny Devices Integrated Into Human Tissues — Scientists Develop New “Droplet” Battery

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Researchers from the University of Oxford have achieved a major advancement toward realizing miniature bio-integrated devices, capable of directly stimulating cells. Their findings were recently published in the journal Nature.

Small bio-integrated devices that can interact with and stimulate cells could have important therapeutic applications, such as targeted drug delivery and promoting faster wound recovery. A major obstacle, however, has been providing an efficient microscale power source for these devices, a challenge that has remained unsolved.

To address this, researchers from the University of Oxford.

Sep 4, 2023

Five Interesting Facts to Know About Zirconium

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, nuclear energy

Zirconium, the metal extracted from the mineral, zircon, may not be well-known, but its remarkable properties make it indispensable in nuclear power, the chemical industry, medicine and more. Since ancient times, zircon — a word believed to have originated from the Persian zargun, meaning gold-like — has been used in jewellery and decorations.

The IAEA has released The Metallurgy of Zirconium, a three-volume publication offering a comprehensive overview of the metal, its extraction, properties and applications in nuclear energy. Here are five interesting facts about zirconium.

Sep 4, 2023

How virtual reality is changing medical care

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, virtual reality

From training medical students to helping surgeons perform operations using the latest tech, virtual reality (VR) is pushing the boundaries in medical care ever further, with the help of IEC Standards.

Sep 4, 2023

Stem cell breakthrough cures gorilla’s arthritis in a first

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, life extension

A collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield and Budapest Zoo sees an aging gorilla walk again with ease. Will this treatment be fruitful for humans?

Scientists at the university of sheffield.

Liesel, the elderly matriarch of the Budapest Zoo, had been struggling to walk on her left leg, signaling a possible battle with arthritis. This marked the initiation of a unique collaboration between veterinary expertise and cutting-edge science to alleviate the suffering of the aging primate.

Sep 4, 2023

Two-pronged immunotherapy approach could treat most blood cancers

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics

Strategy using genetically engineered T cells would attack cancer while sparing healthy blood stem cells.

Sep 4, 2023

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

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The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

Sep 3, 2023

Is It Aging or Alzheimer’s?

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Learn the difference between memory problems that can happen to all of us as we get older and real warning signs of dementia.

Sep 3, 2023

The potential for artificial intelligence in healthcare

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, business, employment, health, robotics/AI

The complexity and rise of data in healthcare means that artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly be applied within the field. Several types of AI are already being employed by payers and providers of care, and life sciences companies. The key categories of applications involve diagnosis and treatment recommendations, patient engagement and adherence, and administrative activities. Although there are many instances in which AI can perform healthcare tasks as well or better than humans, implementation factors will prevent large-scale automation of healthcare professional jobs for a considerable period. Ethical issues in the application of AI to healthcare are also discussed.

KEYWORDS: Artificial intelligence, clinical decision support, electronic health record systems.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are increasingly prevalent in business and society, and are beginning to be applied to healthcare. These technologies have the potential to transform many aspects of patient care, as well as administrative processes within provider, payer and pharmaceutical organisations.

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