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Advancements in Regenerative Medicine – Unleashing the Potential of Artificial Organs and Organs-on-a-Chip

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Source: 허동은교수, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Introduction Recent years have seen notable advancements in the field of regenerative medicine, with an emphasis on the creation of artificial organs and organ-on-a-chip technologies. These innovative developments have the potential to transform healthcare by tackling pressing medical issues including the lack of organ donors for transplantation and …

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When Bacteria Band Together – How Interactions Between Bacteria Can Change the Course of Disease

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Source: Adrian Lange Bacteria are constantly fighting to preserve themselves; to survive in an environment that is too salty, acidic, or nutrient poor, dodging assault from immune cells and attack by stronger, deadlier microorganisms (“There’s always a bigger fish”). In this hostile landscape, bacteria often persist by working together. Researchers are investigating these cooperative inter-bacterial …

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How the Human Microbiome Disables Drugs (And What We Can About It)

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Scientists are studying the human microbiome and its ability to disable drug compounds, an occurrence which may account for drug treatment failures in people being treated for type II diabetes, cancer, and a wide range of other illnesses. This is a complicated problem – the human microbiome is home to many diverse strains of bacteria …

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Covid-19 and the Next Pandemic: Designing a Science-based Strategy to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

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Taking the proper, science-backed steps could help prevent the next pandemic. (Source: Unsplash, Alin Luna) Abstract Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV2 virus, has infected hundreds of millions of people worldwide and caused millions of deaths World Health Organization, 2022). The unprecedented pandemic has caused lasting impacts on individual lives, the economy, politics, and society, as …

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Universal Donors: A New Enzymatic Approach to Blood and Organ Matching

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Figure: In a 2019 study, researchers used a microbial sample from the gut of an individual with the blood type AB+ to identify an enzyme combination that converts type A blood to type O, also known as the “universal donor” blood type. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, ICSident) Many of us learned in high school biology class …

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A Field in Focus: Loneliness and Well-Being Research

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Figure: An image of a woman wearing a mask, isolated in her home during the pandemic quarantine. (Source: Google Photos, Author: Justin Paget Getty) Prevalent social isolation during COVID-19 lead to widespread psychological distress in the population, including the experience of loneliness, which has become increasingly recognized as a major public health issue in recent …

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Emotion-Related Impulsivity and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Literature Review

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Figure: An artistic depiction of disordered eating behavior under the stress of COVID-19 (Source: The Chronicle, Shannon Fang, 2020) Introduction When confronted with a strong emotional situation (e.g., pain, aggression, anger, sadness, or loneliness), many people may eat pizza or chips for inner comfort. Or, hearing an exciting piece of news, some might reward themselves with …

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Data Analysis of Global Covid Vaccination (7 March to 4 April 2022)

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Figure: In this map, the color shows the sum of Total Vaccination per 100 persons from 7 March to 4 April 2022. The size shows the count of vaccinations. (Data Source: World Health Organization Website; Data Visualization: Tableau) The famous Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus once stated that “prevention is better than cure” – wise words …

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Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Keep Weight Off

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Figure: Bacteria are essential for gut health because they help break down key dietary nutrients. But when one’s diet changes– the gut microbiome can be driven out of sorts. Scientists now understand that the gut microbiome is altered by a calorie-restricted diet in such a way that it prevent dieters from keeping weight off. Future …

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