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BioPen To Help Surgeons Deliver Cells Into Site Of Injury
A handheld “bio pen” may someday be used by surgeons to deliver live cells directly to damaged and diseased bone material.
Treating Diabetes May Help Chronic Schizophrenics
Researchers have discovered that the prevention and treatment of diabetes might help to reduce the cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Scientists Use 3D Printing To ‘Grow’ New Cartilage
Scientists in Australia have used 3-dimensional (3D) printing technology to grow new cartilage from stem cells.
Genetic Research Shows Single Approach To Obesity Won’t Work
Researchers hope for a simple, single solution to stem the obesity epidemic, but this may be an implausible, if not impossible, goal, writes Arthur Jenkins and Lesley Campbell.
Brain Circuit Makes It Harder For Obese People To Lose Weight
Researchers in Australia explain why when obese people diet, they end up losing less weight.
Artificial Muscle May Lead To ‘Smart’ Clothing
Scientists have developed a new artificial muscle that may someday be used in 'smart' textiles.
Tasmanian Devils Battle Immortal Disease
Devil Facial Tumor Disease, which has already decimated 85 percent of the devil population, is not showing signs of slowing down with time, say researchers.
Brain Inflammation Linked To Schizophrenia, Study
An Australian study has shown increased inflammation in the brains of people with schizophrenia, tightening the link between immune function and schizophrenia.
