IN THE LAB
Human iPS-Derived Kidneys Successfully Hook Up To Blood Vessels
In a world first, researchers have successfully connected mouse kidney capillaries with kidney tissue derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Agricultural Use Of Antibiotics Could Create Health Crisis, Experts Warn
China's use of thousands of tons of antibiotics in agriculture is a major cause for concern.
Exercise Helps Mice Escape Side Effects of Epilepsy Drugs
Having access to an exercise wheel seems to protect mice from the negative effects of prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs.
Activating Autophagy To Treat Metabolic Disease
Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) could finally have a way to avoid fatty liver, enhancing their chances of living beyond early adulthood.
Alcoholism Drug Flushes HIV Out Of Hiding
A non-toxic drug currently used to treat alcoholism has been shown to activate dormant HIV in human patients.
Blue Light Could Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
A combination of blue LED light and light-activated porphyrin has been shown to reduce symptoms of an Alzheimer's-like disease in fruit flies.
Printable, Flexible Sensor Directly Measures Lung Temperature
This highly responsive and flexible temperature sensor can be directly attached to biological tissue for precise monitoring in medical applications.
Synthetic Synapses To Aid Human-Like Electronics
Researchers have built a graphene-based artificial synapse that displays human-like flexibility, paving the way for machines that can learn.
Stop Copper Trafficking, Stop Cancer
Instead of reducing blood copper levels, drugs that target copper transporters could be a safer way to treat cancer.
