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Oct 2, 2024

Colossal Biosciences Launches $50 Million Foundation To Halt Extinction Crisis

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, existential risks, genetics

The foundation hopes to prevent extinctions, and obtain the necessary biological material to safeguard genetic diversity.

Already backed by a confirmed $50 million in funding, its goal is to halt the extinction crisis through three key conservation focus points.

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Oct 2, 2024

ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise.


Official website for Osaka Metropolitan University. Established in 2022 through the merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University.

Oct 1, 2024

Scientists Have Discovered a Dietary Compound That Increases Longevity

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, food, life extension, neuroscience

Researchers from the Color and Food Quality group at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, in partnership with Dr. Marina Ezcurra’s team at the University of Kent (UK), have demonstrated that the carotenoid phytoene extends the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Additionally, it delays the onset of paralysis linked to amyloid plaque formation in an Alzheimer’s disease model.

Specifically, increases in longevity of between 10 and 18.6% and decreases in the proteotoxic effect of plaques of between 30 and 40% were observed. The studies, which form part of Ángeles Morón Ortiz’s doctoral thesis, tested pure phytoene and extracts rich in this carotenoid obtained from microalgae.

According to Dr. Paula Mapelli Brahm, “These are very exciting preliminary results, so we are looking for funding to continue this line of research and to find out by what mechanisms these effects are produced.”

Oct 1, 2024

Genetic tracing of market wildlife and viruses at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics

Oct 1, 2024

AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, cyborgs, neuroscience, robotics/AI

In neuroscience and biomedical engineering, accurately modeling the complex movements of the human hand has long been a significant challenge.

Oct 1, 2024

InBrain Neuroelectronics implants first patient with graphene BCI

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, computing, neuroscience

The procedure is the world’s first human application of a graphene-based brain-computer interface.

Oct 1, 2024

ARPA-H fast tracks development of new cancer implant tech

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has awarded $45 million to rapidly develop sense-and-respond implant technology that could slash U.S. cancer-related deaths by more than 50%.

Announced today, the award to a multi-institutional team of researchers, including Carnegie Mellon University, will fast-track development and testing of a new approach to cancer treatment that aims to dramatically improve immunotherapy outcomes for patients with ovarian, pancreatic, and other difficult-to-treat cancers.

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Oct 1, 2024

Scientists Discover Important Blood Pressure “Switch”

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, innovation

Researchers have discovered how certain cells transform to help control blood pressure by producing renin, a substance usually made by specialized kidney cells. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for high blood pressure and vascular diseases by targeting the genomic “switch” that regulates renin production. Researchers at…

Oct 1, 2024

Dietary Advice For Individuals with Diabetes

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, education, health

The chapter summarizes the current information available from a variety of scientifically based guidelines and resources on dietary advice for those with diabetes. It is a practical overview for health care practitioners working in diabetes management. The chapter is divided into sections by content and includes sources for further reading. A primary message is that nutrition plans should meet the specific needs of the patient and take into consideration their ability to implement change. Often starting with small achievable changes is best, with larger changes discussed as rapport builds. Referral to medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program is highlighted. For complete coverage of all related areas of Endocrinology, please visit our on-line FREE web-text, WWW.ENDOTEXT.ORG.

Oct 1, 2024

Why Do People Have Different Blood Types?

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Humanity’s microscopic foes may be to blame for the ABO polymorphism.

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