MIT is Developing Color-Changing Tattoos that Can Monitor Your Diabetes in Real Time
Instead of using traditional ink, these researchers are using biosensors to monitor the body's glucose, sodium, and alkali levels.
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Student Creates First Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired
This 24-year-old Colombian native has just developed a revolutionary breakthrough in restoring vision to the blind.
Breakthrough Regenerates Enamel, May End Tooth Decay
Up until now, it has been impossible for enamel to regenerate on a patient's tooth – but this new study means that tooth decay may be a thing of the past.
In Bid to Combat Obesity, a Simple Patch Turns Energy-storing Fats into Energy-burning Fats
The process, which mimics the natural one occurring in babies, and uses "a person's own body fats to burn more energy," produced 30% fat loss.
Lab-Grown Lungs Successfully Transplanted into Living Animals Without Any Complications
With proper funding, the team believes they could be growing lungs for transplant patients much sooner than expected.
Human Trials for Artificial Kidney Could Begin This Year, With First Patient Implants in 2020
A new update from this research organization says that human trials for an implantable bioartificial kidney could be on the horizon.
How the Healing Properties of Irish Soil Apparently Hold the Key to Fighting Superbug Health Threat
A team of researchers has discovered that there may be more truth to Irish folklore than scientists give it credit for.
Student Treks to Yellowstone and Finds Bacteria That Eats Pollution and 'Breathes' Electricity
Hidden in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park is a special kind of bacteria that sucks up pollutants and transforms it into electricity.
Bedside Bioprinter May Soon Use Burn Patients' Cells to Print Out New Skin Directly on Wounds
This mobile bioprinter could soon be used to print out a patient's own skin tissue in order to heal wounds and burns.
These Specially-Trained Dogs Are Protecting Both Humans and Bears Thanks to Their Natural Fearlessness
These specially-trained canines are being hired to protect both humans and bears thanks to their special genetic skillset.
'For the First Time', Researchers Use Healthy Stem Cells for Future Type 1 Diabetes Cure
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in developing a cure for type 1 diabetes - and human trials are set to begin soon.
Human Appetite Suppressant Shown to Also Work on Mosquitos - and It Could Make Them Safer for Everyone
Researchers have discovered a way to make mosquitos feel more satisfied - and it could prevent thousands of infections around the world.
Metal Brought to Earth by Asteroid That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Could Be Harmless Cure for Cancer
This rare material was brought to Earth by the massive asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 millions years ago – and now, it could cure cancer.
Scientists Develop New Houseplant That Cleanses Your Home of the Worst Chemicals in the Air
This brand new houseplant goes one step beyond air filters by cleansing the air of common chemicals such as benzene, chloroform, and formaldehyde.
Wrinkles May Soon Be a Thing of the Past Thanks to New Skin Cell Discovery
Not only could the discovery spell the end of aged skin, it could also serve as a stepping stone to defeating several common diseases and infections.
Happiness Gene Discovered - But it Only Works for Women
Scientists have discovered a gene that makes people happy, but it is said to work only in women. The findings could help explain why women are often happier than men, the team of US researchers said. The study focused on a gene called MAOA that affects the levels of feel-good chemicals in the brain. Dr. Henian Chen said its effects could be cancelled out by testosterone.
Animal Odd Couples: PBS Features Cross-Species Compassion (WATCH)
According to Dr. Marc Bekoff Ph.D., emotions like joy, love, empathy, compassion, kindness, and grief can readily be shared by improbable friends including predators and prey such as a cat and a bird, a snake and a hamster, and a lioness and a baby oryx.
First Ever Glowing Sea Turtle Is Discovered In South Pacific (WATCH)
Marine biologists were taking a swim through the Solomon Islands when an eerily glowing turtle floated through the coral.
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