medical research
Beyond pain and pressure: 2021 Nobel Prize for medicine awards work on sensory perception
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian were awarded the highest honor in medicine for their research into how human bodies make sense of and respond to the outside world.
What happens when two different respiratory viruses infect the same cell?
A new study looks at what happens when you get infected with two viruses at the same time.
Barnacles inspire a blood-repelling tissue glue for sealing wounds faster
MIT researchers design glue that mimics the sticky substance barnacles use to cling to rocks.
MIT engineers design touch-sensing glove that ‘feels’ pressure and maps stimuli
The design could help restore motor function after stroke, enhance virtual gaming experiences.
Yes, the maximum life span will increase this century, but not by more than 10 years
The risk of dying basically flattens after age 110.
Psychopaths don’t move their heads when talking
A new study found that people who scored high in certain psychopathic traits are more likely to limit head movements.
The 3D-printed bionic arm that is disrupting the prosthetics industry
Prosthetic arms can cost amputees $80,000. A startup called Unlimited Tomorrow is aiming to change that by making customized 3D-printed bionic arms for just $8,000.
The healing power of love? Pair-bonding might prevent cancer in mice
Cancer cells seem to have a harder time growing among pair-bonded mice, according to a new study that explored the "widowhood effect."
iAge: predicting health with your “inflammatory age”
Age ain't nothing but a number, but "inflammatory age" may be real.
Genetics of unexplained sudden cardiac arrest
New research shines a light on the genetics of sudden cardiac deaths.
Finally, a scientific cure for the hiccups
A new device cured the hiccups 92 percent of the time in a recent study involving more than 200 participants.
Is it ethical to pay people to get vaccinated?
It could lead to a massive uptake in those previously hesitant.
“Laughing gas” may offer quick, long-lasting relief from depression
Laughing gas may be far more effective for some than antidepressants.
Could flickering lights fight Alzheimer’s? Early research looks promising
An early feasibility study finds a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Ketamine infusion: The new therapy for depression, explained
The treatment is here, but are we ready?
Single dose of psilocybin may treat migraines
Can the main psychoactive ingredient of magic mushrooms help treat the world's sixth most debilitating illness?
Pink placebo: Fake energy drink makes people run faster, further
Who needs steroids when you have the placebo effect?
Why professional soccer players choke during penalty kicks
A new study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure brain activity as inexperienced and experienced soccer players took penalty kicks.
New study finds unusual genetic difference in people who live to 105
Want to live 100+ years? You may need unusually good DNA repair.
Targeting microbiome can help treat malnourished children
Healthy people need healthy microbiomes from an early age.
Brain mapping: explained
How can researchers map something as complex as the human brain?
We’re creating pigs with human immune systems to study illness
Are "humanized" pigs the future of medical research?
Go ahead and consult ‘Dr. Google’ about your medical symptoms
The conventional wisdom may be wrong. Consulting Google for information about medical symptoms might not be as counterproductive as commonly thought, new research suggests.
Listen to your heart? What this remarkable organ actually does
Awareness of one's own heartbeat has some positive effects.
Long-retracted papers are still cited in major journals
The retraction crisis has morphed into a citation crisis.
Progeria: New treatment could extend lives of children with ‘premature aging’ syndrome
The new treatment targets the underlying genetic cause of the disease.
New surgery may help amputees control muscles and sense their ‘phantom limb’
Reconnecting muscle pairs allows for better sensory feedback from the limb.
‘Zombie’ genes in the brain get to work after you die
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago find that death triggers increased activity in certain brain cells.
MIT study shows ultrasound vibrations may kill coronavirus
Ultrasound might be able to damage the novel coronavirus in the same way an opera singer's voice can shatter a wine glass.
Cotton masks outperform synthetic fibers in humidity test
Cotton mask fibers prove 33 percent more effective at blocking viruses in trials.