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Research without lab animals? New tech is making it possible
For decades, scientists have worked to phase out the use of animals in research. AI, ‘lungs’ on a chip and more are bringing that goal closer.
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For decades, scientists have worked to phase out the use of animals in research. AI, ‘lungs’ on a chip and more are bringing that goal closer.
These medical treatments have saved millions of lives and spared many others from seriously unpleasant infections.
Our bodies call in healing cells with an electrical signal. When stretched or squeezed, this gel makes electricity that could boost that alert.
Multifocal contact lenses stop the progression of myopia — and the benefits can last even after use of these special lenses ends.
This drug-making achievement also nabbed the top award — and $100,000 in prize money — at the 2025 Regeneron ISEF competition.
Testing surfaces on board the space station revealed low microbial diversity, something that’s been linked to health problems elsewhere.
Having multiple ADHD symptoms increases a teen’s risk of using vapes or other tobacco. That’s bad because nicotine is especially addictive for kids.
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Pengju Li designed a new type of pacemaker to help doctors during open-heart surgery.