In 2019 Synchron was two years into a $10 million series A when they announced their first human implant, which included a statement by founder and CEO Thomas Oxley:
“This industry is going to unlock the brain’s computational power in ways…
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Synchron’s $200 Million Signals Revolution By Evolution
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Scientists melt early protein clumps and shut down Alzheimer’s damage
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have turned to concepts from polymer physics to better understand a central feature of Alzheimer’s disease: the formation of tau protein fibrils. Their work revealed that these fibrils do not appear…
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New discovery could help stop diabetes damage at its source
An experimental compound has been found to limit cell death, reduce inflammation, and lessen organ damage associated with diabetes.
A research team at NYU Langone Health reported that, in mouse studies, a drug candidate successfully prevented two…
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CRISPR brings back ancient gene that prevents gout and fatty liver
Gout is one of the oldest documented human illnesses. It develops when sharp crystals form inside joints, triggering intense swelling and pain, and is considered a type of arthritis. Researchers at Georgia State University believe they may have…
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Scientists reverse kidney damage in mice, hope for humans next
Serious injury to short-term kidney function, known as acute kidney injury (AKI), can be life-threatening and also raise the likelihood of developing permanent chronic kidney disease. AKI can occur after major stressors such as sepsis or heart…
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Congress Restores Hospital-At-Home—For Safe, Comfortable Patient Care
Dr. Jared Conley at home with his family while receiving intravenous antibiotics
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The Hospital-at-Home (HaH) model under Medicare lets patients receive hospital-level care at home instead of a traditional, brick-and-mortar hospital….
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Microgravity Muscle Printing Paves Way for Space Biomanufacturing
Can muscle tissue be 3D-printed in outer space to improve astronaut health? This is what a recent study published in Advanced Science hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated how human tissue can…
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6 Things To Know About Slowing Aging, According To Dr. David Sinclair
Emerging research suggests that lifestyle factors including exercise, nutrition and heat exposure may influence the cellular pathways that drive aging.
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Can human aging be slowed or even reversed? On a recent episode of the Huberman Lab…
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New Drug For The Body’s Powerplant Improves Mitochondrial Function
WHITE OAK, MD – JULY 20: A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters on July 20, 2020 in White Oak, Maryland. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
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Millions of people worldwide live with…
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Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.
As…
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