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Credit: onurdongel / Getty Images / E+ Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) hold the potential to regain lost abilities, such as the ability to speak for paralyzed patients or see for the blind. A big problem, though, is that the hardware is intrusive; most high-performance BCIs use arrays of electrodes that go into the brain, which is a very invasive operation that can cause long-term tissue damage if not done properly. A recent research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering details a thin-film microelectrode array that can detect and activate neural activity through over a thousand channels—all without invasive craniotomy or cortical punctures.…

Switch up your routine oatmeal with these delicious breakfast recipes! Oats are a great option for healthy blood sugar levels, but if you want something different, we have plenty of options to help you meet your goals. You won’t find any oats in these quick dishes that take no more than 15 minutes to make. Each recipe also meets our parameters for a diabetes-appropriate eating pattern by being lower in saturated fat and sodium and mindful of carbohydrates and calories. With options like our Feta, Egg & Spinach Breakfast Taco and our Cottage Cheese Toast, you’re sure to find something…

2. Foods Rich in Vitamin CAnother food group to keep in mind when treating itchy skin is those high in vitamin C. Similar to vitamin E, vitamin C’s benefits include antioxidant properties that help protect your skin from damage, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.Research has found that these antioxidants may also help ease inflammation (and the red, dry, or itchy skin that can come with it) from conditions like eczema. Vitamin C can also help your body create collagen — the type of protein that makes up your skin and helps keep it elastic and hydrated, according to the…

The tango’s complexity might make it particularly good for keeping the brain young.Credit: Tempura/GettyWhether it’s dancing the tango or playing the guitar, engaging in a creative pastime can slow brain ageing, according to a study of dancers, musicians, artists and video game players from multiple countries.The analysis used brain clocks — models that measure the difference between a person’s chronological age and the age their brain appears to be — to assess whether creative activities help to maintain neurological youth. In brain regions that are most susceptible to ageing, engaging in creative activities increased connections with different areas of the…

Joe Wicks, also known as “The Body Coach,” is a British fitness trainer and influencer who rose to fame during the pandemic through his online HIIT workouts. He recently came under scrutiny for his sugar-free challenge that involved, among other things, cutting out fruit consumption. Now, he’s lifting more eyebrows after launching a satirical protein bar named ‘Killer’ in advance of a TV documentary, Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, which will air in the UK on Monday, Oct. 6.The stunt has drawn attention and praise from the mainstream media and whole-food advocates but triggered critical commentary from some in the…

The US Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Therapeutic Products (OTP) convened a public listening session on September 18, 2025, asking the cell and gene therapy (CGT) community how prior knowledge can be leveraged to accelerate the development and streamline the review of cell and gene therapy (CGT) products. But what does that mean for developers, regulators, and external partners who are tasked with developing effective, safe therapies?In this GEN webinar, an outstanding panel of CGT experts will unpack some of the key themes raised during the recent FDA Listening Session and examine their implications for the future of product…

Apples are rich in fiber and antioxidants, and hold up well when baked.Ree Drummond’s apple tart is super simple and delicious.Top your tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Apples are my favorite fall fruit, mostly because they’re so versatile. Whether it’s a comforting apple pie or a savory grilled cheese sandwich, the sweet, luscious flavor of the apple can be used in so many ways. Besides their pleasing taste and versatility, apples are also nutritious. They’re packed with fiber, which is great for your gut health and for filling you up. And their…

Janice Hopkins TanneNew YorkThe US president, Donald Trump, has announced a new web portal—dubbed TrumpRx—to allow Americans to buy drugs at reduced prices from next year.1Prices listed on TrumpRx will be the “most favoured nation” price, said Trump—essentially, the lowest price paid by other developed nations such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, Switzerland, and Denmark. In a press conference announcement on 30 September Trump reiterated that US drug costs were higher than in other developed nations.The website is intended to facilitate direct-to-consumer access to prescription drugs at lower prices,2 although the announcements did not say how prescriptions…

Credit: vchal/Getty Images Researchers from Integra Therapeutics, in partnership with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Spain, have used generative AI to design synthetic proteins that outperform naturally occurring proteins used for editing the human genome. Their use of generative AI focused on PiggyBac transposases, naturally occurring enzymes that have long been used for gene delivery and genetic engineering, and uncovered more than 13,000 previously unidentified PiggyBac sequences. The research, published in Nature Biotechnology, has the potential to improve current gene editing tools for the creation of CAR T and gene therapies. “Our work…

A new study finds that a Mediterranean diet may improve psoriasis severity in patients with the skin condition. The researchers suggest that the diet could be an effective therapeutic to help control skin outcomes.The publication in JAMA Dermatology reported on a randomized clinical trial of 38 adults with mild to moderate psoriasis over 16 weeks.The researchers highlight a lack of randomized clinical trials testing diet impacts on preventing or treating psoriasis. Study results The researchers found that the participants showed a significant reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) compared to the control group, which received advice to consume low-fat…