Butterfly-Inspired Surgery Camera
A camera based on the complex eye of the morpho butterfly could improve cancer surgeries.
Designer DNA
Bits of DNA may prevent neurons from producing a disease-causing protein.
Tooth Sensor
Researchers develop a tiny electronic biosensor to monitor mouth chemistry.
Cavefish Blood Sugar
Blind cavefish have a genetic mutation that gives them high blood sugar, yet they suffer no ill effects.
Listening to Seizures
Scientists have developed a method for listening in on the brain to detect “silent” seizures.
Roving Bacteria
Gut bacteria can escape into other tissues and cause serious illnesses.
Pigeon Bioindicators
Pigeons serve as indicators of lead levels in city neighborhoods.
Pigeon Bioindicators
Pigeons serve as indicators of lead levels in city neighborhoods.
Gut Microbiome
Gut bacteria are key players in everything from arthritis to depression.
Indoor Air
Scientists are only starting to understand the complex chemistry of our indoor spaces.
Moving Muscles
A little dopamine at the right moment is all muscles need to get moving.
Anti-Tripping Circuit
Scientists discover a brain circuit that keeps us upright after stumbling.
Wisdom Teeth
Why do we get wisdom teeth if they often don’t even fit in our jaws?
Bacterial Sonar
Using ultrasound to see deep within with the mammalian gut with genetically engineered bacteria.
Ringing Ear Relief
A new therapy could provide relief for people with severe tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches
A listener asks: Why do I get a headache if I go without coffee?
Viral Infection Detection
A new test for viral infections promises cheaper and faster results.
Deafness Gene Therapy
Targeted gene therapy may lead to a treatment for progressive deafness.
College Racial Health Gap
A college education can leave some students with a health debt.