Reviewers’ Notes A review paper by scientists at the Chonnam National University summarized the recent research on bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models. The new review paper, published on Aug. 1 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems,…
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Read MoreLiver cancer and severe liver disease found to be more common if a close relative has fatty liver disease
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Read MoreThe science of dreams and nightmares: What is going on in our brains while were sleeping?
Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you’re young or physically active. That’s because sleep changes with age and exercise affects brain activity. About…
Read MoreNew genetic variants associated with resting heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk
Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published in Nature Communications. “This is the largest study of its…
Read MoreProbing the unimaginable: New data help to understand the nature of aphantasia
“Think of a white sandy beach on a paradise island. Can you see it?” The ability to visualize a place, object, or place on request varies significantly between individuals. But some people cannot conjure up mental images at all: This…
Read MoreAdolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm
In a recent study published in EClinicalMedicine, researchers determined the dose-response association between alcohol consumption and the risk of hospital visits due to alcohol consumption-related unintentional injuries among Danish adolescents. Study: Associations between alcohol intake and hospital contacts due to alcohol…
Read MoreExperts Predict The Year 2019 Will Be the Golden Age of Electric Luxury Cars
The year 2018 may have been challenging for top SUV and electric car manufacturers especially since some giant brands were plunged into controversy, but the new year 2019 offers a fresh start. According to auto experts, the electric car enthusiasts…
Read MoreA subset of CD8+ T cells can play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis
Reviewers’ Notes Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer’s disease. As many as 5.8 million…
Read MoreRethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research
In a review article published in the journal Cell, renowned experts have provided a detailed overview of menopause biology, clinical outcomes, therapeutic options, and supportive care. “The road to menopause is not difficult for all, but for some, symptoms may…
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