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US Army Aims To Produce 3D-Printed Skin To Help Treat Soldiers
Bioprinting technology is the process of creating 3D, cellular structures using bio-inks to make functional, biological replicas of body parts.
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Study Shows How Plastic Particles In Food, Beverages Can Harm Your Liver
Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.
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Human Traffickers, Responsible For Death Of Indian Family In Blizzard, Jailed
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for organizing logistics and co-conspirator Steve Anthony Shand, 50, was sentenced to over 6 years for picking up migrants in the US.
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Ex-Harvard Worker Stole Human Heads, Skin. Then Sold It In Black Market
Cedric Lodge admitted to transporting stolen human remains taken from cadavers donated to Harvard for medical research and education.
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World's First Bladder Transplant Gives New Hope For Cancer Patients
US surgeons successfully perform the world's first human bladder transplant, offering new hope to millions worldwide suffering from bladder impairment, and paving the way for a potential new treatment option for patients with severely impaired bladde
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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US Woman Lives With Pig Kidney For 130 Days, Removed After Organ Rejection
Towana Looney is recovering well from the April 4 removal surgery at NYU Langone Health and has returned home to Gadsden, Alabama.
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Scientists Seek To Cultivate 'Spare' Human Bodies For Medical Miracles
Lab-grown "bodyoids" could transform medical research and organ transplants, but raise ethical questions about defining human life.
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Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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Women, 35, Gets 12 Year Jail Term In Poland For Selling 56 Human Kidneys
Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian woman who was sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years in prison for participating in an organised criminal group trading in human organs and selling 56 kidneys, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
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First Bird Flu Detected In A Child In US, WHO Calls For Increased Survelliance
The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States.
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Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Why Are Scientists Planning To Grow Livers In Space?
Growing tissues in labs on Earth can be a challenging task as gravity pulls cells into contact with the bottom of a plate or dish.
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US Army Aims To Produce 3D-Printed Skin To Help Treat Soldiers
Bioprinting technology is the process of creating 3D, cellular structures using bio-inks to make functional, biological replicas of body parts.
-
Study Shows How Plastic Particles In Food, Beverages Can Harm Your Liver
Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.
-
Human Traffickers, Responsible For Death Of Indian Family In Blizzard, Jailed
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for organizing logistics and co-conspirator Steve Anthony Shand, 50, was sentenced to over 6 years for picking up migrants in the US.
-
Ex-Harvard Worker Stole Human Heads, Skin. Then Sold It In Black Market
Cedric Lodge admitted to transporting stolen human remains taken from cadavers donated to Harvard for medical research and education.
-
World's First Bladder Transplant Gives New Hope For Cancer Patients
US surgeons successfully perform the world's first human bladder transplant, offering new hope to millions worldwide suffering from bladder impairment, and paving the way for a potential new treatment option for patients with severely impaired bladde
-
What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
-
US Woman Lives With Pig Kidney For 130 Days, Removed After Organ Rejection
Towana Looney is recovering well from the April 4 removal surgery at NYU Langone Health and has returned home to Gadsden, Alabama.
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Scientists Seek To Cultivate 'Spare' Human Bodies For Medical Miracles
Lab-grown "bodyoids" could transform medical research and organ transplants, but raise ethical questions about defining human life.
-
Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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Women, 35, Gets 12 Year Jail Term In Poland For Selling 56 Human Kidneys
Polish border guards detained a Ukrainian woman who was sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years in prison for participating in an organised criminal group trading in human organs and selling 56 kidneys, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Loneliness And Social Isolation Are Linked To Specific Proteins: Study
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging.
-
First Bird Flu Detected In A Child In US, WHO Calls For Increased Survelliance
The World Health Organization on Thursday urged countries to step up surveillance for bird flu after the first case was detected in a child in the United States.
-
Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Why Are Scientists Planning To Grow Livers In Space?
Growing tissues in labs on Earth can be a challenging task as gravity pulls cells into contact with the bottom of a plate or dish.
