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A recent study published in Engineering has revealed a new approach to generate functional organoids from adult human adipose tissue. This method, which bypasses traditional stem cell isolation and genetic manipulation, offers a simpler and more scalable route to creating organoids that can be used in regenerative medicine and disease modeling. The research, led by a team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the Shanghai Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, demonstrates the potential of human adult adipose tissue to differentiate into organoids representing all three germ layers – mesoderm, endoderm and ectoderm – without the need…

The lipstick has always been a bit… unmoved Lipstick may be glamorous today, but its past?Oh, it totally is not serious. Ancient kings, witches, warriors, rebels, suffragettes, Hollywood starlets — everyone has used lip color, but the ingredients were often… disturbing. Before modern beauty science, people put literally anything on their lips: 📌 crushed beetles📌 toxic metals📌 animal fat📌 clay📌 berries📌 red algae📌 poisonous metals📌 and occasionally… substances we won’t mention before breakfast Let’s take a trip back in time through the history of lipstick — and discover the strange, chaotic, sometimes dangerous origins of the product we casually swipe…

An artificial intelligence model using deep transfer learning – the most advanced form of machine learning – predicts spoken language outcomes one to three years after cochlear implants (implanted electronic hearing aid) with 92% accuracy, according to a large international study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Although cochlear implantation is the only effective treatment for improving hearing and facilitating speech for children with severe to profound hearing loss, speech development after early implantation is more variable compared to children born with normal hearing. If children who are likely to have more difficulties with speech are identified before implantation,…

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld recently shared that they are expecting their first child. Pregnancy announcements by public figures are common, but she traveled more than most. What stood out wasn’t the celebrity factor or his career milestones, but the language 29-year-old Buffalo Bills quarterback Allen used when talking about his partner. Referring to the 29-year-old actor and singer Steinfeld as his “beloved teammate” resonated beyond sports media, tapping into something many pregnant women silently hope for. Pregnancy is often physically focused on a person. Emotionally, though, it works best when it feels shared. Because language matters more than grand…

NSLLM bridges LLMs and neuroscience Large language models (LLMs) have become critical tools in the pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI). However, as the user base expands and the frequency of use increases, the development of these models incurs significant computational and memory costs, limiting their potential to serve as fundamental infrastructure for human society. Furthermore, current LLMs generally lack interpretation: opaque decision-making and optimization processes make it difficult to ensure reliability and fairness in high-risk areas such as healthcare and finance. In contrast, the human brain performs complex tasks with less than 20 watts of power, while exhibiting remarkable…

I was a daily rituals skeptical for a long time—probably because I couldn’t find one that worked for me. But in the summer of 2025, I needed help concentrating. Congressional Republicans were voting to divest the public media outlet, where I had worked for the past ten years, and my position at PBS was under threat. I was angry and scared. Over the years, friends and mentors had suggested meditation. As someone who still had undiagnosed ADHD and chronic pain, sitting still for an hour seemed impossible at the time. (And it still does!) So I started small, with bite-sized…

How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare to other nuts? There is a new nut on the market called baru almonds, under the trade name “barukas” or baru nuts; Technically, it is not a nut but a seed native to the Brazilian savanna, known such as the Cerrado, which it is now one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet. Over the past 30 years, much of the Cerrado ecosystem has been destroyed by extensive cattle ranching and the production of feed to fatten said cattle. If it was profitable not to cut down the native trees…

Encouraging people to get vaccinated is often seen as a public health success story. However, understanding how persuading people to roll up their sleeves to get vaccines creates social division is crucial. Particularly in a post-COVID-19 world, where attitudes about infection control can influence conflict. Recent research, published in Vaccine: X highlights the recent efforts of a team from Osaka University as their study aimed to better understand the relationship between vaccine messages and social harmony. The findings suggest that common justifications used to promote vaccination against COVID-19 may inadvertently exacerbate animosity between pro- and anti-vaccination individuals.The team conducted four…

Sex is meant to be a source of pleasure and intimacy, but for many women, it can be overshadowed by discomfort, especially when tightness during sex makes penetration difficult or painful. If you’re looking for answers to “tight during sex,” “why sex feels tight,” or “how to make sex less painful,” you’re not alone. Many women experience this challenge at some point in their lives, and there are solutions that can help you regain comfort and confidence. In this guide, we’ll explore the causes of tightness during sex, solutions you can try, and how VuVa magnetic dilators—made in America—can help…

THE face fire and ice it has a reputation for giving you that instant “look refreshed” glow without looking overdone. It’s one of those treatments that people book when they want visible results but don’t want a week of peeling, redness or hiding at home. If you’ve heard the name and assumed it sounded intense, you’re not wrong. But the experience is less about pain and more about contrast. The “fire” part is designed to wake up dull skin and improve texture, and the “ice” part is all about calming, hydrating and sealing in that smooth finish. 1. What is…