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TISSUE REPAIR MECHANISMS
A 2026 Brazilian study followed 30 Bothrops snakebite patients for 48 hours after antivenom and found that mild cases gradually restored the molecular balance needed for tissue repair, while severe cases remained dysregulated, suggesting the body’s response may influence recovery- In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original finding
- Scientists from King’s College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheep’s wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animals
- Dealing with unbearable pain after you hit your head and develope a hematoma? Doc cautions against one common 'solution': 'You would effectively disable...'Unable to think straight because you are suffering excruciating pain from having hit your head? Dr M Shujat Rasool, an internal medicine sp...02 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...30 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...26 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- What if chronic nerve pain isn’t just something to block, but something to fix at the cellular level? New study reveals potential way to “recharge” nerve cells to relieve long-term painScientists are exploring a new way to treat chronic nerve pain by focusing on mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells. Researcher...30 May, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
- The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...12 May, 2026, 05.32 AM IST
- Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Dr. David Kim’s Hand Skincare Routine Highlights an Overlooked Area of Skin AgeingHands often show early signs of ageing and damage. Dermatologist Dr. David Kim reveals a special routine for hand rejuvenation. This method...26 Jan, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- ‘Fasting isn’t starvation, it’s…’: doctor explains what happens when you fast for 24 hoursFasting initiates a series of timed bodily changes, beginning with minor adjustments in blood glucose and insulin production within the fir...24 Dec, 2025, 05.43 PM IST
- Study finds possible way to heal damaged lungs after premature birthResearchers have used four-dimensional microscopy to create 3D video images of mouse lung tissue, revealing how lung resilience and healing...25 Feb, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
- Research identifies overactive gene as reason for premature ageing in Down's SyndromeOveractivity of a gene called DYRK1A on chromosome 21 leads to accelerated ageing, in people with Down's Syndrome, according to a study by ...17 Jul, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
- Inflammation is a double-edged sword but if it occurs for the wrong reasons, damage can be lethalChronic inflammation damages tissues over time and can lead to many noninfectious clinical disorders.10 Nov, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
- How COVID damages heart found, may lead to new treatmentsResearchers have discovered how COVID-19 infection damages the heart tissue, paving the way for better treatments for the condition. The st...03 Oct, 2022, 02.04 PM IST
- Novel material may lead to self-healing robotsCircuits produced with conductive traces of this material remain fully and continuously operational when severed, punctured, or had materia...22 May, 2018, 12.24 PM IST
- Australian researchers use silkworms to repair damaged eardrumsMelbourne, May 29 (IANS) Silkworms could have the potential to repair damaged eardrums, a team of Australian researchers has found.29 May, 2017, 09.20 AM IST
- Pathogens thrive on body's tissue-repair mechanismNew York, Sep 18 (IANS) Pathogens in the intestinal tract can manipulate mammalian cells to get the oxygen thed need and thereby cause harm...18 Sep, 2016, 06.25 PM IST
- New 3D-printing uses cow cartilage to create tissue patches for arthritis patientsCartilage is a good tissue to target for scale-up bio-printing because it is made up of only one cell type.29 Jun, 2016, 03.51 PM IST
- New heart attack drug may be on the horizonIn studies involving mice, the team also found that a drug could enhance this phenomenon and improve the repair process after a heart attac...16 Oct, 2014, 06.25 PM IST
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