Paolo Rossi Castelli
First ever successful face and whole-eye transplant
Facial surgery was performed in New York City. The ocular tissues functioned well, but the patient's vision could not be restored.
Are interactive toys spying on young children?
A study by the University of Basel raises questions about the way many children’s toy collect data, without making these procedures clear to parents.
Hi-tech earpieces to prevent drivers from drifting off at the wheel
Researchers at the University of California have created a new type of wireless earpiece that can sense when drivers are drifting off at the wheel.
How computers can read our minds and fight loss of speech
People who are unable to speak have been given cause for hope by the researchers, it might be possible to convert thoughts into sounds.
A 3D printer to create food from waste and insect ingredients
From Singapore University a cutting-edge 3D printer that can create good and healthy food using a very diverse selection of ingredients as well as waste.
Pancreatic cancer: searching for signals for early detection
Artificial intelligence combined with DNA studies reveals precancerous lesions that are invisible to traditional techniques.
Magnetic resonance imaging: enhancing the experience with a motion sensor
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing have produced an innovative sensor for MRI scan.
Alcohol: gel invented that reduces damage
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a gel that could reduce the damage caused by alcohol abuse
Chemotherapy: the right amount of the drug is decided by an algorithm in real time
CLAUDIA: new device for dosing chemotherapy drugs has been developed by MIT in Boston.
Parkinson's Disease: Early diagnosis using an eye exam
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have noticed a correlation between Parkinson's and retinal thinning.
Preventative diabetes damages with hi-tech sock
Researchers at National University Hospital have devised a sock that has a sensor that can assess foot damage from diabetes in advance.
A sticking plaster to restore the power of speech to those who have lost their voice
The University of California have developed a sticking plaster that is capable of transforming the signals generated by the vocal cords into words.
‘Organoids’ for monitoring fetal health
A University College London study shows how fetal cells in amniotic fluid can be captured to study neonatal pathologies
New prospects for diabetes prevention: the benefits of red light
According to a study by City University of London, red light can reduce glucose spikes and blood glucose levels helping to prevent and treat diabetes.
Can we delay menopause, or eliminate it altogether?
An innovative technique that could delay or even eliminate the menopause has been developed by the Yale School of Medicine.
A new discovery to cure deafness in children
An innovative gene therapy is being tested to treat childhood deafness and help children with hearing problems.
Hypnosis to fight chronic pain: new research from America
Psychiatrists Stanford University have trialled a new technique that makes it possible to boost hypnotisability.
Big weight-loss news from America: the mechanical ‘pill’ that reduces the feeling of hunger
MIT Boston has developed a mechanical pill that can help people reduce their appetite and lose weight by vibrating.