Big Picture Science for Sep. 22, 2025: Spare (Body) Parts

Big Picture Science: Spare (Body) Parts

Strapped-on brass noses, frog skin grafts, human organs grown in pigs: The world of replaceable body parts is both amazing and a bit unsettling. But who better give us a tour of the past and present of what medical engineering considers Plan B, than the inimitable science writer Mary Roach.

Guest:

* Mary Roach – Science writer and author of “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy”

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🩺 💾 In der 40. Folge von Informatik für die moderne Hausfrau spreche ich mit Eveline Prochaska über Informatik im Gesundheitswesen. Unter anderem geht's um die elektronische Patientenakte, Gesundheitsapps und die Digitalisierung von Messverfahren. Mehr: https://informatik-hausfrau.de/2025/03/25/folge-40-informatik-im-gesundheitssystem/

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Folge 40 – Informatik im Gesundheitssystem – Informatik für die moderne Hausfrau

Increasing evidence shows that the lack of gravity and exposure to the sun’s radiation ☢️ in space can accelerate aging in human stem cells and promote their transformation into cancer cells. But understanding this process could also teach us how to treat ⚕️ #cancer and #aging on Earth. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/future-drug-discovery-may-be-space-uc-san-diegos-new-astrobiotechnology-hub-set-explore-it

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The future of drug discovery may be in space. UC San Diego’s new astrobiotechnology hub is set to explore it.

Leaders in academia, biotechnology and aerospace industries unite in their mission to advance stem cell science in space.

University of California
Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants
New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices. Engineers have found a way to eliminate the buildup of scar tissue around implantable devices, by coating them, the material binds the device to tissue and prevents the immune system from attacking it. #science #engineering #medicaltechnology #healthcare #medicalengineering https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522130429.htm
Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

Engineers have found a way to eliminate the buildup of scar tissue around implantable devices, by coating them with a hydrogel adhesive. The material binds the device to tissue and prevents the immune system from attacking the device.

ScienceDaily
AI brain map could help demystify Alzheimer’s and autism

Florida scientists use AI and virtual reality to create 3D renderings of brain formations of mice, whose neuron types are like humans’

The Guardian

FAU meets IMPRS

April 25, 2024

We are looking forward to see all interested @FAU Bachelor and Master students studying Physics, Advanced Optical Technologies, Integrated Life Sciences, Medical Engineering and Molecular Medicine at the @MPI_ScienceOfLight

More information at https://mpl.mpg.de/study-work-or-visit/graduate-programs/physics-of-light/news-events/open-day-imprs-meets-fau

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Open Day - FAU meets IMPRS