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The Brain Unmasked
By Emily Singer | 08/06/2008 | 1 Comment
New imaging technologies reveal the intricate architecture of the brain, creating a blueprint of its connectivity.
Spit Sensor Spots Oral Cancer
By Brittany Sauser | 08/06/2008 | 4 Comments
An ultrasensitive optical protein sensor analyzes saliva.
Pressure-Sensing Contact Lenses
By Jennifer Chu | 08/05/2008 | 4 Comments
A tiny electrical circuit built into contact lenses may provide 24-hour monitoring for glaucoma.
Patient-Matched Stem Cells
By Emily Singer | 08/01/2008 | 0 Comments
Scientists have created stem cells from an ALS patient using a new reprogramming method.
New Drugs Mimic Exercise
By Emily Singer | 07/31/2008 | 4 Comments
Compounds boost endurance and allow mice to run for substantially longer.
Controlling a Gut Bot's Position
By Kristina Grifantini | 07/31/2008 | 2 Comments
A swallowable robot can be stuck and unstuck to a spot on command.
Tiny $10 Microscope
By Katherine Bourzac | 07/30/2008 | 5 Comments
A high-resolution, lens-free microscope fits on a dime-size chip.
Aging: An Evolutionary Accident?
By Emily Singer | 07/25/2008 | 6 Comments
Research suggests a new mechanism for aging in worms.
An Eye Test for Diabetes
By Anna Davison | 07/23/2008 | 0 Comments
A snapshot of the retina could detect cell damage in the early stages of diabetes.
Making Genetic Testing Useful
By Emily Singer | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments
A project aims to convert the slew of newly identified disease-risk genes into useful medical information.
Magnets Capture Cancer Cells
By Jocelyn Rice | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments
Nanoparticles pluck cancer cells from the bellies of mice.
A Musical Score for Disease
By Jennifer Chu | 07/18/2008 | 4 Comments
Converting genetic activity into music may be a way to monitor health.
The Secrets of Anti-Aging Genes
By Emily Singer | 07/17/2008 | 1 Comment
A new study asks why some people stay healthy into old age.
Growing Neural Implants
By Emily Singer | 07/16/2008 | 2 Comments
New approaches could more seamlessly integrate medical devices into the body.
Mapping Infectious Diseases
By Emily Singer | 07/10/2008 | 0 Comments
A system maps outbreaks culled from Internet news sites.
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