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New MRI glove prototype shows promise in future diagnosis of repetitive strain injuries

A new kind of MRI component in the shape of a glove delivers the first clear images of bones, tendons and ligaments moving together, a new study finds.

9 May 2018

Researchers discover substance that could lead to cheaper and smaller MRI machines

Researchers at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have discovered a substance that could help MRI machines evolve from today’s bulky behemoths to hand-held scanners straight out of “Star Trek.”

2 May 2018

Innovative device shows promise in capturing and releasing circulating tumor cells

For years, bioengineer Yaling Liu has been in pursuit of the deadly tumor cell. Liu has been perfecting a microfluidic device the size of two quarters that has the ability to catch and release circulating tumor cells (CTCs)--cancer cells that circulate in a cancer patient's blood.

19 Apr 2018

Novel method enables fast and noninvasive assessment of tumor status

How aggressive is a tumor? To measure the tumor status without taking tissue samples, Italian researchers have developed a method based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of whole body parts.

18 Apr 2018

People with rare dementia may employ intact brain areas for help with language

People with a rare dementia that initially attacks the language center of the brain recruit other areas of the brain to decipher sentences, according to new research led by a University of Arizona cognitive scientist.

12 Apr 2018

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Researchers from the Center for Composite Materials at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS have recently developed a self-healing material for bone implants.

4 Apr 2018

UCLA-developed nanospears could make gene therapies safer, faster and more cost-effective

UCLA scientists have developed a new method that utilizes microscopic splinter-like structures called "nanospears" for the targeted delivery of biomolecules such as genes straight to patient cells. These magnetically guided nanostructures could enable gene therapies that are safer, faster and more cost-effective.

15 Mar 2018

Researchers find way to effectively stop internal bleeding using magnetically-driven nanoparticles

Scientists from ITMO University have found a way to effectively stop internal bleeding by magnetically-driven nanoparticles containing thrombin.

5 Mar 2018

Deep TMS technology reduces symptoms of fatigue in MS patients

Up to 90 percent of people living with MS report experiencing severe fatigue. Fatigue can have a serious impact on both a person's work and social life, and leads many patients to give up work.

8 Feb 2018

Researchers develop new magnet-based method for delivering drugs directly to cancerous tissues

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia has developed a non-invasive method of delivering drugs directly to cancerous tissue using magnetic forces, a form of treatment that could significantly reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy.

1 Feb 2018

New brain mapping technique reveals link between connectivity and IQ

According to a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, a novel and comparatively simple technique that maps the wiring of the brain has indicated a relationship between how well connected a person’s brain regions are and their intelligence.

3 Jan 2018

Scientists find sperm as potential drug carrier to treat gynecological conditions

Delivering drugs specifically to cancer cells is one approach researchers are taking to minimize treatment side effects. Stem cells, bacteria and other carriers have been tested as tiny delivery vehicles.

20 Dec 2017

Non-ionizing radiation from magnetic fields could have adverse biological impacts on health

A study of real-world exposure to non-ionizing radiation from magnetic fields in pregnant women found a significantly higher rate of miscarriage, providing new evidence regarding their potential health risks.

13 Dec 2017

Innovative nanoparticle-based approach to fight myocardial infarction

How can damaged cardiac tissue following a heart attack best be treated with replacement muscle cells? A research team under the supervision of the University of Bonn is now presenting an innovative method on mice: Muscle replacement cells, which are to take over the function of the damaged tissue, are loaded with magnetic nanoparticles.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Viewed with a microscope, the virus faintly resembles a pineapple--the universal symbol of welcome. But HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is anything but that. It has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people so far.

1 Dec 2017

Manganese dioxide could make preparation of micromotors more cost-effective

Manganese dioxide could make the preparation of micromotors increasingly cost-effective, opening up new avenues for their use, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

14 Nov 2017

Losing weight with diet, physical activity can improve blood flow in the brain of older adults with diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affects blood circulation. The disease stiffens blood vessels and reduces the amount of oxygen that circulates throughout your body. This includes your brain. When blood flow in the brain is impaired, it can affect the way we think and make decisions.

30 Oct 2017