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RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 17 September 2025 Conventional 3D printers do not extract information from their environment. A ‘context-aware’ volumetric printer uses light-sheet imaging and visual processing to map objects or living cells embedded in printable materials. This enables rapid, automated fabrication of designs adapted to mapped elements, such as vasculature precisely reaching the bioprinted cells.

Well for starters, you’re probably still not meeting the daily fiber recommendation.

This recipe transforms green cabbage into a savory side.Cabbage provides vitamin K for healthy blood clotting and strong bones.To prevent the cabbage from falling apart during cooking, leave the root intact while cutting into wedges. Melting Curry-Spiced Cabbage is the perfect vegetarian side dish that goes with any of your favorite proteins. Antioxidant-rich cabbage is slightly charred, adding a subtle smokiness while it “melts” into the warm, earthy, curry-infused coconut milk, complemented with the classic flavors of onions and garlic. A dollop of yogurt added just before serving adds probiotics and a bit of cool tang to this dish, and,…

Danish biosolutions company Novonesis and healthcare company Novo Nordisk have entered a research partnership to explore the role of the gut microbiome in the maintenance of metabolic health. The global firms, each leaders in their fields, will work to develop synbiotic food biotic solutions to support users’ blood glucose and cholesterol levels. As well as investigating how the gut microbiome may be used to monitor and predict metabolic and overall health trajectories, the companies will explore novel biomarkers with the aim of measuring the effectiveness of gut microbiome solutions.“This is a really exciting collaboration and so proud that we are…

By far, the most interesting (and terrifying) element of this case study is that no known gene mutations were identified through whole-genome sequencing. While they don’t understand the cause, researchers have concluded this young patient has probable Alzheimer’s disease. 

It would not be September without the GEN team taking a trip to Boston to attend the BioProcess International (BPI) meeting. Indeed, John Sterling, GEN’s Editor in Chief, has been attending BPI since its inception! Here, he took a minute away from the talks and expo hall to join Julianna LeMieux, PhD, Deputy Editor in Chief to talk about the first day of the meeting, the sessions they attended, and the trends that they are noticing. 

As air and water signs, respectively, Libra and Scorpio are going to have different approaches to emotions. As the AstroTwins previously explained to mbg, “Like the breeze, you can’t quite catch [air signs], and you never know where they’ll drop you once they sweep you up.” Water signs, on the other hand, prioritize security, including in their relationships. “Security is important to them,” the twins say, adding, “After all, water needs a container, or it dries up and disappears.”

BMJ journalists have won three prizes at the 2025 Medical Journalists’ Association (MJA) awards this week, including for investigative reporting and mental health journalism.The MJA awards shine a spotlight on the best in health and medical journalism across the UK, and the work of writers, editors, and broadcasters.Jennifer Richardson, The BMJ’s investigations and senior features editor, was named editor of the year for a special investigative series on children and food, which revealed industry ties1 to government diet guidance, food companies’ infiltration2 of schools, and tactics used by fast food giant McDonalds3 to roll out new branches. Judges said the…

Credit: peterschreiber.media/Getty Images A stroke occurs when a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke) disrupts the blood supply to the brain, causing the death of brain cells when they do not receive essential oxygen and nutrients. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, affecting one in four adults aged 25 and above.  The most common form of stroke is the ischemic stroke, with almost nine out of 10 stroke cases. Once a stroke occurs, a race against time begins. The current standard-of-care, which is a treatment that breaks up the blood clots…

Pulses like beans, lentils and chickpeas are cost-effective, filling and rich in heart-healthy nutrients.Naturally low in sodium, pulses are versatile snacks you can enjoy crunchy, creamy or blended.Regularly eating pulses may help lower blood pressure and reduce long-term heart disease risk. If you’re looking for an easy, cost-effective and science-backed snack to support healthy blood pressure, dietitians say you should reach for pulses. Pulses is a food category that includes lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas. These plant-based powerhouses have a nutrition profile that’s helpful for promoting heart health. Let’s dive into why pulses are such a helpful snack for high…