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Stem cells created from ALS patients point to potential new target for treatment
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an incurable neurological disorder affecting motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing.
New technique uses focused sound waves and holograms to control brain circuits
A new study provides the first visual evidence showing that brain circuits in living animals can be activated by ultrasound waves projected into specific patterns (holograms).
BMI OrganBank Secures FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Innovative Kidney Transplant Technology
BMI OrganBank is developing novel medical devices with potential to significantly reduce the waitlist for lifesaving organ transplants, beginning with kidneys
TransMedics gets FDA green light to begin next-gen heart perfusion trial
TransMedics (Nasdaq:TMDX) announced today that the FDA says it can proceed with the initiation of a trial for its OCS Heart System.
Modular Medical validates insulin patch pump cartridge for human-use production
Modular Medical (Nasdaq:MODD) announced today that it validated its insulin pump cartridge line for human-use production in the U.S.
A saliva-based test for breast cancer might be near
In a small new study, a handheld saliva-sampling device successfully detected breast cancer 100% of the time, researchers said.
Neuroscientists identify a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease progression
Using a custom-built tool to analyze the electrical activity from neurons, researchers at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that could be used to predict whether mild cognitive impairment will develop into Alzheimer’s disease.
Newly found mechanism can supercharge the immune system against cancers
New research has uncovered a novel mechanism that may help explain why some people with cancer respond remarkably well to immunotherapy while others don’t.