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Cyborg Implants Help Lab-grown Pancreas Cells Mature

New electronic device could provide basis for cell-based diabetes therapies

New 'Cyborg' Implant Helps Lab-Grown Pancreatic Cells Mature

The electronic mesh device could provide a basis for novel cell-based therapies for diabetes.

Researchers Uncover the Complex Emotional Lives of Animals

From baboons to beagles, new studies challenge long-held beliefs about animal sentience and consciousness.

CHOP and Penn Medicine Launch CRISPR Tool to Study Acute Myeloid Leukemia

New platform allows researchers to test potential cancer targets directly in patient cells

Small Models Offer Big Vision Insights

Compact neural models could help improve computer vision and reveal how the brain processes visual information

Study Reveals Neanderthal Men and Human Women Mated Frequently

New research provides insight into the evolution of the modern human genome.

Wild Turkey Visits Bald Eagle Nest in Pittsburgh

The unexpected guest was caught on video by a local wildlife camera.

Bioengineered Chordae Tendineae: New Hope for Mitral Valve Repair

Pioneering procedure marks significant leap forward in tissue engineering for cardiology

BioMachine Art Installation Explores Viruses at Penn State

Large-scale multimedia exhibit brings together science, research, and creative expression to examine the role of viruses in everyday life.

Genetically Altered Bears Adapt to Human Presence

Apennine brown bears in central Italy show reduced genetic diversity due to long-term coexistence with humans.