Air Helmet, the helmet against Covid is a dystopian nightmare
AIR Helmet, or: wearing an anti-Covid helmet. What effect does the idea of living ventilated and safe in a glass bowl have on you?
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A lab puts mice into suspended animation. Will it work for us?
In the imagination of science fiction, space travel is possible thanks to a form of hibernation practiced on astronauts. Science takes steps towards suspended animation in recent research.
Brain cell transplantation: in mice it cures damage from multiple sclerosis
In laboratory tests, the team restored motor function in mice affected by multiple sclerosis.
Isotopic tests of milk, meat and plants in prehistoric diets
The work delves into the evolution of dairy farming systems. Cooked vegetables, milk and derivatives have been used for a long time.
A human stem cell method quickly cures diabetes in mice
A new method turns human pluripotent stem cells into insulin-producing cells, which quickly cured acute diabetes in mice.
The trending topics of January 50, 100 and 150 years ago
Round figures, great expectations: each new decade brings many expectations, but the themes will often be ephemeral. Here are the trending topics of 50, 100 and 150 years ago.
The vaccine against Alzheimer's is closer after the results on mice
Preventive treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's vaccine advances towards clinical trial after successful animal testing.
Down syndrome, cognitive effects reversed in mouse tests
A team finds the correlation between the third copy of chromosome 21 and hippocampal activity, reversing the cognitive effects of Down syndrome in mice.
Spain, obtained mice with super telomere length
Increase telomere length and longevity in mice for the first time, and without any genetic alterations or side effects
Metformin regenerates the brain, but it only works on women, children and mice
In-depth analyzes of metformin showed a strong difference between the sexes: female specimens react better, on males it does not work.
eNAMPT, enzyme in the blood of young mice extends the life of elderly ones: now tests on humans
As reported in the journal Cell Metabolism, the protein circulating in mice (an enzyme called eNAMPT) plays a key role in the process that provides cells with energy. Over the years, the latter become less and less efficient in producing this "fuel" (called NAD) necessary for your health.
After mice, Rejuvenate Bio makes dogs young
Church is enthusiastic about the results obtained first on mice and then on dogs: he hopes that the effects may be general and independent of the species treated. They will also use the same gene therapy on humans.
Mice were born without a "mom"
It is always said that fathers are no longer useful, that children can now be conceived even without a man, but apparently this time science has made further progress. In fact, the first #mice were born from embryos formed without the need for sperm and egg to come into contact. The study, published in the journal Nature Communication, shows how the sperm did not fertilize the egg cell but 'drafts' of embryos. The great result was obtained at the British University of Bath, … Read more
Tesla S and Autopilot: the world with an open mouth
The lucky owners of a Tesla Model S car are finding themselves in recent weeks with a new function on the car: Autopilot. All over the world there is a flourishing of videos shot by enthusiasts and drivers who experience this wonder and seem as happy as children: “Look mum! Without hands!" :) Here's a cute video posted by Mr. John Bates, who describes himself on Twitter as a tech executive, as well as a happy Tesla customer.
Tesla, the cracks in the myth: declining sales, declining confidence, Musk in the crosshairs
Cybertruck recalled, Model 2 cancelled, competition growing: Tesla loses ground in the EV market. And Musk's leadership is increasingly in question.
Orwell Supermarket: shopping with facial recognition needs to be rethought
Facial recognition, cameras, padlocked trolleys: supermarkets will be digital fortresses. But at what cost to consumer rights?
From the plate to our organs, shocking study reveals the journey of microplastics
A new study sheds light on the disturbing infiltration of microplastics into human tissues, including the kidneys, liver and brain.
PaintCam Eve: When Madness Meets Security Camera
A Slovenian startup launches PaintCam Eve, a security camera that fires paint or tear gas at "suspects". An idea bordering on the absurd that makes us reflect on the risks of out-of-control technology.
Exercise, as “washes away” BMP fat from muscles and slows down age
Just one hour, for four days: it is the dose of physical exercise that breaks down the fat molecule BMP, responsible for muscle aging.
“The robots? They create jobs, not steal them." Amazon's word.
Amazon's top executive is sure of it: "Technology does not eliminate jobs, but creates opportunities." Is he right or wrong?
Here are the "tailor-made" synthetic platelets: stop bleeding in just a few minutes
Life-saving synthetic platelets: easy to store and transport, they could replace blood donations. Clinical trial within two years.
