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Image courtesy of Collin Kaufman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Tiny walking spinobots that are currently being developed powered by rat muscle and spinal cord tissue on a soft 3D printed hydrogel skeleton have taken a step forward, as the integration of the spinal cord gives them a more natural walking rhythm over …
Article courtesy of : Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. founder of Better Health Chiropractic & Physical Rehab While it is very important to be sure the whole body is healthy and maintains that good health, it’s also important to understand key factors regarding why the health of the spine in particular; is important. Not only is a …
Pure CBD oil is no longer a secret term, it’s all over the internet as well as a part of discussion in masses. Its consistent use in areas like vaping, anti-aging cream, and ability to treat anxiety in pets are the new consideration. Talking about its latest buzz, the spa world also acknowledged the benefits …
Drugs developed to help us manage chronic pain are largely focused on suppressing symptoms rather than eliminating the root cause. Scientists have for the first time uncovered evidence that its effects can be long lasting by studying how pain works in injured fruit flies; findings may open new paths for more effective treatments in humans. …
The first complete wiring diagram of the nervous system of an animal has been assembled by researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine which was focused on Caenorhabditis elegans, and reveals some significant differences between the sexes of this species, as published in the journal Nature. Lead author Dr. Scott Emmons marks this as …
In modern day society pretty much everyone has a mobile device of some form, the most popular being the cell phone which can been seen almost surgically attached to the hands of most as they stare in a zombie like state at the glowing screen, endlessly scrolling, missing out on the world and people around …
Those with metabolic syndrome may benefit from taking spirulina extracts, as it was found to improve metabolism by reducing absorption of lipids in participants with metabolic syndrome, as published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of metabolic disorders that occurs when an individual has at least 3 metabolic conditions occurring …
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have conducted a study saying that cells within the nervous system can literally put the brakes on immune response to infections in the lungs and gut to prevent excessive inflammation, which may possibly one day lead to new methods to treat diseases caused by inflammation such as inflammatory bowel disease …
Cellular basis of how estrogen protects against damage to the central nervous system in people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has been shown in a study that was conducted by researcher from UCLA, in which estrogen treatments exerted positive effects on 2 types of cells: oligodendrocytes and immune cells in the brain. The favourable actions on …
Inactivation of a key molecule promotes nerves to grow faster and restore their connections to each other. A team from the University of Calgary (Canada) has identified a mechanism to promote growth in damaged nerve cells as a means to restore connections after injury. By inactivating a key molecule that directly regulates nerve cell growth …