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Second Neuralink chip recipient progressing well: Elon Musk

Neuralink's Second Brain Chip Recipient Shows Promising Progress

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced that the second recipient of the Neuralink brain chip is showing promising progress. Musk, who is also the founder of Neuralink, expressed optimism about the future of the brain-computer interface company, predicting widespread adoption of its brain chip within the next decade. Aug 23, 2024
Mpox

India Braces for Mpox: A New Global Health Threat

The deadly new strain of Mpox, often referred to as monkeypox, has been spreading rapidly across the African continent and beyond, posing a significant threat to global public health. The virus, which was previously confined to isolated regions, is now inching closer to India, with neighboring Pakistan already reporting initial cases. Aug 23, 2024
Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes. Aug 18, 2024
New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS' Mechanobiology Institute discovered a brain pathway to activate dormant neural stem cells, offering potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. Astrocytes, a type of glial cell, play a crucial role in reactivating these cells, initiating a chain reaction that promotes brain repair and growth. Aug 14, 2024
Late diagnosis of appendix cancer a concern

Late diagnosis of appendix cancer may pose bigger risk, say experts

Appendix cancer is challenging to diagnose due to its asymptomatic nature until advanced stages, making early detection and treatment difficult. This can lead to poor treatment outcomes, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and improved diagnostic methods to identify the disease before symptoms appear and the cancer progresses. Aug 14, 2024
India faces a severe organ wastage crisis, say experts

India's Organ Wastage Crisis: A Call for Action

India is struggling with a severe organ wastage crisis, with a significant number of vital organs lost annually due to a lack of awareness, deep-rooted superstitions, and myths, according to experts. Aug 13, 2024
Engineers develop earbuds to combat drowsiness while driving

Innovative Earbuds Detect Drowsiness to Enhance Road Safety

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have designed a prototype of earbuds that can detect signs of drowsiness in the brain. This innovative technology aims to protect drivers and machine operators from the dangers of drowsiness, a critical hazard contributing to road accidents worldwide. Aug 7, 2024
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