Organ preservation: a new achievement
Vitrification, a technique for freezing organs for up to 100 days, has been developed.
Inspired by jellyfish, these are the new “gel” electrodes
Study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Implantable medical devices of the future may no longer be made of metal, instead, of "gel".
Health and the Arts: Social Innovation from the Center for Arts in Medicine
"Arts in Health Intensive 2023" of the Center for Arts in Medicine was held in Florida in May: an update for professionals on Culture and Health
Generating electricity thanks to a "tech" fabric
A wearable fabric has been created capable of charging smartwatches and other electronic devices using body movements.
Will mankind also hibernate?
US researchers managed to induce a state of semi-hibernation in mice. It could be useful for humans in space travel or surgery.
AI designs super-antibiotics
Researcher identified a molecule – abaucine - that fight one of the most drug-resistant bacteria in hospital environments, by training an AI programme.
Hope from an mRNA vaccine against pancreatic cancer
With this new treatment, half of the 16 patients enrolled had no trace of pancreatic cancer (one of the most difficult to treat) after 18 months.
A growing focus on Culture and Health
It has been 4 years since the WHO report came out highlighting the impact of the arts as a resource for wellbeing and health. What has changed since then?
Are there signs of consciousness at the moment of death?
US researchers have measured what happens when unconscious people are 'unplugged' from resuscitation machines after massive heart attacks.
A new frontier in edible electronics: batteries you can eat
sing common food substances, researchers have created a battery that 'produces' a weak electric current but can operate medical devices.
The mirror as a symbol and metaphor in art and modern society
The mirror is a fascinating object that has always influenced the culture and art of many populations. But is this still the case today?
A newborn’s intestine: an unexplored universe
A recent study identified as many as 10,000 virus species, many of them unknown, in the faeces of newborns. It is mainly about phages.
A device the size of a grain of rice to treat tumours
A mini-device able to release special monoclonal antibodies directly into a tumour has been tested in Houston with positive results.
Spider silk to repair damaged nerves
New technique using silk from worms and spiders to create mini-tubules in which nerves can regrow. Positive first results on animals.
A world day for illustrators
Comic strips have been called many things: drawn entertainment, drawn literature and even ‘little drawings'… but what lies behind the art of comics?
Plants complain when under severe stress
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have recorded sounds made by various plant species at frequency inaudible to the human ear. They resemble corn popping.
Get inspired. Culture: a driver for health and wellbeing in the EU
A new report from UCL (University College of London) reveals the incredible impact of the arts on health.
A mini radar to prevent accidents at home and detect Alzheimer's
The device measures gait in real time and identifies people at risk. It can also help detect early symptoms of Alzheimer's.