Human Brain Tissue Survives Freezing; Neurons Revived Without Damage and New Technique Could Potentially Work in Cryonics

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Researchers developed a chemical called MEDY that worked in reviving a frozen human brain without damage and with full capacity to operate as normal. Continue reading to learn more.

World’s First In-Utero Transplant: Scientists Transferred Kidney Tissue Between Rat Fetuses While Still in the Mother’s Womb

May 06, 2024

A team of Japanese scientists successfully conducted the first fetus-to-fetus transplant that led to the development of functioning kidneys. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Living Tissue Created in Orbit by 3D Bioprinter Could Aid in Space-Based Medical Treatments for Astronauts

Feb 14, 2024

Scientists launched a 3D bioprinter to space to test its ability to print living tissue while orbiting Earth. Check this article to learn more.

Laser Tissue Soldering Uses Light and Nanothermometers as Minimally-Invasive Alternatives for Wound Fusion

Jan 17, 2024

Researchers have introduced a new technique for wound closure which uses a laser soldering approach. Check this article to learn more.

What Does the Uvula Do? Experts Propose Several Theories Regarding Its Function

Aug 04, 2023

Inside the human mouth, a small bag-like flesh hangs at the back of the soft palate. Also known as uvula, this teardrop-shaped tissue has unspecific function which baffles experts. Learn more about it in this article.

Unearthed Woman's Centuries-old Thigh Bone in Portugal Observed To Have Rope-like Lump; Archaeologists Think It May Have Resulted From Extreme Trauma

Apr 11, 2023

A centuries-old woman's inner thigh bone was found to have an odd rope-like lump. Read to learn more.

Scientists Use Mucus-Based Technique to Promote Tissue Growth: A Novel Approach with Exciting Potential

Feb 14, 2023

Researchers have developed a new process to stimulate bone healing with DNA-coated implants. Learn how it works and its potential for regenerative medicine. Click to read more.

Senescent Cells Can Be Helpful 'Zombies' Too; New Study Suggests They Could Also Contribute to Anti-Aging Medicine

Oct 18, 2022

Researchers found that not all senescent cells are harmful ‘zombies’ that need to be eliminated to avoid age-related diseases. Read to know more.

Nanoengineered Granular Hydrogel Bioink Achieves Previously Unattained Properties of 3D-Printed Biomaterials

Aug 26, 2022

Researchers developed a granular hydrogel bioink that uses microgels to achieve previous limitations of 3D-bioprinting. Check it out in this article.

Corneal Transplantation: Bioengineered Cornea From Pig Skin Restores Sight of 20 Blind, Visually Impaired Individuals [Study]

Aug 21, 2022

Researchers designed a new, widely affordable artificial cornea from pig skin to help keratoconus patients. Read the article to know more about it.

New Biomolecule-Based Bandage That Clings to the Tissue Without Pain Can Heal Wound Quicker, Study Claims

May 30, 2022

Researchers created a new biomolecule-based bandage that could heal a wound faster and sticks to the soft tissue without pain. Read on for the details.

Menopause Treatment: Laser Rejuvenation Therapy Fails to Show Benefits During Trial

Oct 13, 2021

Many private clinics today offer women a laser procedure to rejuvenate their genitalia and solve menopause, but a new study claims it shows no benefits.

Patch Made From Cow Tissue Used to Repair Shoulder Muscle Tear of a Woman Who Couldn't Even Lift a Hairdryer

Sep 21, 2021

A patch made from cow tissue, which is now available in NHS, successfully repaired the painful shoulder injury of a 43-year-old woman in the UK.

NASA Rewards 2 Wake Forest Teams for Printing 3-D Human Liver Tissues

Jun 11, 2021

A pair of engineering teams from Wake Forest University took home first and second place in NASA's Vascular Tissue Challenge, NASA said.

Study: Macrophage Reprogramming More Complex Than Previously Thought

Aug 24, 2020

A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that reprogramming macrophages - white blood cells that respond to inflammation - is more complex than scientists previously thought.