Today’s Solutions: March 28, 2024

Medicine

From advancements in the fight against malaria to new cancer treatments, to novel medical technologies, find all positive news about incredible medical breakthroughs and life-saving technology from all corners of the globe.

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Gene therapy gives deaf children hope for hearing and healing

A stunning scientific discovery is taking place in the heart of Dongguan, China, bringing new hope to deaf kids and their families. Yiyi, a six-year-old child who was born completely deaf, is at the heart of this transformative story. Yiyi's world was silent only a few months ago, and she had to Read More...

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Natural treatment prevents mosquitos from biting through human skin

Every year, mosquitoes are to blame for approximately 350 million human ailments, a number that is likely to rise as climate change increases the insect population. A recent study demonstrated that light pollution may be responsible for the extension of the mosquito blood-feeding season. A natural Read More...

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This miraculous enzyme might be the answer to living longer, healthier lives

Is it possible that the same enzyme that helps us get rid of alcohol can also help us live longer and healthier lives? Scientists have uncovered a molecular mechanism that may be able to do just that. Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) discovered that the role of alcohol Read More...

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Building bridges in the midst of conflict: 12 organizations working for Israel-Palestine peace

There is a glimmer of hope in the heart of one of the world's longest and most complex wars, yet it often goes unrecognized. While the sad reality of violence and division dominates the media, countless grassroots organizations are working tirelessly to bring peace and reconciliation to the Read More...

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New technique reverses damage left by heart attacks

Our hearts are incredible for all that they do— but that said, they aren't great at mending themselves. Consequently, after a heart attack, a lot of scar tissue forms in the heart, making it less pliable and unable to pump blood. Researchers have identified a way to reverse some of the damage Read More...

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New dimensions in medicine: will we soon be able to 3D print inside the human body? 

DECEMBER 21ST, 2023 UPDATE: This solution is a Reader’s Choice selection of 2023! Thank you for nominating the solutions that left you feeling optimistic this year. A collaborative team from Duke University and Harvard Medical School announced a groundbreaking technology for performing 3D Read More...

Cancer detection breakthrough

Cancer detection breakthrough revealed via butterfly-inspired imaging

In the world of sensory perception, other creatures frequently outperform humans. A research team has created an imaging sensor that looks into the elusive ultraviolet (UV) spectrum by drawing inspiration from the Papilio xuthus butterfly's sophisticated visual system. This groundbreaking method, Read More...

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Advancements in AI improve prognosis and treatment of heart attacks

A new study conducted by the University of Oxford finds that artificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to predict an individual's risk of having a heart attack up to a decade in advance. This innovation not only has the potential to save thousands of lives, but it also has the potential to Read More...

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New York surgeons celebrate completion of first whole-eye transplant

Surgeons in New York smashed the frontiers of medical possibility by executing the world's first whole-eye transplant. Though the patient, Aaron James, has yet to regain sight, the surgical achievement is being lauded for ushering in a new era in ocular research. A visionary procedure The unusual Read More...

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A new era in STI testing: a tampon developed by a British firm identifies infection

Daye, a forward-thinking gynecological health firm, pioneered a novel way for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Their groundbreaking STI diagnostic tampon, which includes a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, is set to change the way women think about their sexual health. It is Read More...