Life Science

Life Science

Hand-picked, positive examples related to health and a life style

Sensitive avoidance

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A nature-inspired gripper works particularly well on uneven surfaces. Endoscopic surgery, in which suspicious tissue is removed for safety reasons, relies on doctors’ ‘touch’....
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Decoding seduction

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A maze-like material keeps insects away from plants. In France, meanwhile, a startup is creating sustainable pesticides from plant scents as around 80% of...
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Augmented discovery

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For efficiency, the human brain often takes snapshots. But with age, inflamed brain cells can lead to memory loss or dementia. Enter a US-based...
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Brushed-up treatment

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Saliva provides information about possible heart failure. Alzheimer’s, meanwhile, is often diagnosed through an analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after changes in cognitive capabilities....
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Minimal replacement

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Bone breaks can be treated with biodegradable glue. Badly damaged cartilage often means joints need to be replaced. Now, a US-based startup is focusing...
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Ready availability

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A powder can staunch heavy bleeding in seconds. But if our heart stops, resuscitation has to occur within four minutes. Only, who has a...
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Accepted defence

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Cardamom provides protection against pathogens. And, as an Australia-based research team recently discovered, pathogens can also be held at bay using peppermint essential oil....
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Heart of the matter

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Oral cancer can be detected using saliva. But, as an Australian research team recently discovered, saliva can also provide information about possible heart failure. Key...
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Amphibian effect

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Fleas help protect implants from bacterial settlement. Now a Japanese research team has discovered that frogs could assist in combating colorectal cancer. They tested...
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Guided precaution

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A new hydrogel means means better research on the prevention of breast cancer. For women over 40, regular checks are important with younger women...
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