Katy Faust’s recent essay on artificial womb technology (AWT) sought to address the social and developmental impacts of AWT on children and families. The AWT that she is describing is referred to in the medical ethics literature as “complete ectogenesis” or full gestation outside of… S..
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A researcher holds an Optically Pumped Magnetometer. Researchers have used these non-invasive devices to record, for the first time, activity in human cervical nerves. Credit: Qualcomm Institute/UC San Diego … S..
A team of scientists from Macquarie University has identified a gene therapy that could help treat the eye disease glaucoma. According to the researchers, it can also have potential applications for other neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Glaucoma may result in… S..
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Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are working to develop a special stent they hope will hold open blocked veins and arteries as well as prevent the scar tissue that forms after surgeons perform procedures that go in through the veins. AP S..
An iron-binding drug that is already approved for treatment of other diseases could provide a novel way to attack ovarian tumors, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The preclinical study, which combined the analysis of human ovarian tumors and animal… S..
Share on PinterestAthletes who develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from playing contact sports may have a high risk of developing Parkinsonism. Alexey Kuzma/Stocksy Playing contact sports is linked to the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder often… S..
Past studies have suggested that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lower individuals’ risk of developing liver cancer. In a new study of non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications, one type was linked to lower risks of liver cancer. The findings are published by Wiley… S..
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Previous research has found that over 80% of people with opioid-use disorder (OUD) do not receive evidence-based lifesaving medications. While access to these… S..
Credit: Pexels, CC0 Public Domain A study by Kim Medley and others found that dragonflies with dark wing markings have a lower risk of extinction. … S..