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Bioprosthetic ovaries produced mouse pups in otherwise infertile mice

Wearable machines that enhance your movement and endurance no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. They are being developed today in the laboratory, and in this controlled setting, already prevent the elderly from falling.

Research shows major advantage for those who are highly active

Bacteria in the gut microbiome drive the formation of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, according to new research published this week in Nature by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Led by Mark Kahn, MD, a professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, the team’s research suggests that altering the microbiome in CCM patients may be an effective therapy for this cerebrovascular disease.

T Cells’ Dynamic, Finger-Like Projections Efficiently Search for Signs of Infection, Study Shows

Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing stretchable electronic sensory devices that could give robots the ability to feel their environment. The discovery is also a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin.

Researchers have found a way to penetrate the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria, overcoming a major barrier to the development of new broad-spectrum antibiotics. The team includes, from left, U. of I. graduate student Alfredo Garcia, graduate student Riley Svec, chemistry professor Paul Hergenrother, graduate student Bryon Drown, graduate student Michelle Richter and postdoctoral researcher Andrew Riley.

Blocking the transition to a more aggressive state could offer a new treatment strategy.