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Breakthrough Could Reduce Cultivated Meat Production Costs by up to 90%

Breakthrough Could Reduce Cultivated Meat Production Costs by up to 90%

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A breakthrough in cellular agriculture, enabling bovine cells to produce their own growth factors, promises significant cost reductions in cultivated meat production. ...

Vitamin D may improve brain function and strengthen memory. Here’s how much you need each day

Vitamin D may improve brain function and strengthen memory. Here’s how much you need each day

Health
Sarah Carter

Vitamin D or “the sunshine vitamin” has long been touted for strengthening our bones and aiding our immune system. Research has linked ...

Human Cells Transformed Into Tiny Biological Robots

Human Cells Transformed Into Tiny Biological Robots

Health
Sarah Carter

An Anthrobot is shown, depth colored, with a corona of cilia that provides locomotion for the bot. Credit: Gizem Gumuskaya, Tufts University ...

Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons

Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed ‘Anthrobots,’ microscopic biological robots made from human tracheal cells, demonstrating potential in healing and regenerative medicine. These self-assembling multicellular ...