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5th November 2019

Link found between neural activity and human longevity

Researchers at Harvard have identified a link between neural activity and human longevity. Neural excitation is linked to a shorter lifespan, while suppression of overactivity appears to extend lifespan.

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27th October 2019

World's smallest image sensor is just half a millimetre wide

A product by OmniVision has won the Guinness World Record for "Smallest Image Sensor Commercially Available" with a size of 0.575 mm x 0.575 mm.

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3rd October 2019

Lifespan of fruit flies extended by 48%

By combining three drugs into a single treatment, researchers have extended the lifespan of Drosophila by 48%.

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30th September 2019

AI identifies genes linked to heart failure

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse MRI images could pave the way to earlier identification of people at risk of heart failure and to the development of new treatments.

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25th September 2019

AI-discovered therapy announced by Deep Genomics

Canadian company Deep Genomics has announced that its AI-based drug discovery platform has identified both a target and drug candidate for Wilson's disease.

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23rd September 2019

Alzheimer's symptoms reversed by head-worn device using electromagnetic waves

A clinical trial has shown reversal of Alzheimer's symptoms after just two months using a wearable head device. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the device appear to penetrate the brain to break up plaque deposits.

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21st September 2019

New anti-aging drug combo shows promise in humans

Scientists report the use of "senolytics" – a new class of drug with potential anti-aging benefits – to remove senescent cells from human patients.

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17th September 2019

CRISPR removes antibiotic resistance gene from bacterium

Using CRISPR, researchers in the U.S. have engineered a plasmid to remove an antibiotic resistance gene from a common hospital superbug.

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12th September 2019

Report warns of brain hacking technology

By 2040, neural interfaces could treat a wide range of physical and mental ailments – as well as being used for gaming, fitness and other areas. However, this technology poses risks to privacy and security, according to a new report.

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7th September 2019

AI creates new drug compounds in just 21 days

Insilico Medicine reports the creation, via artificial intelligence, of six new drug compounds in 21 days, with a lead candidate tested and showing positive results in mice.

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