advances

2 June, 2025

Blood tests to predict Alzheimer's: a new era of prevention begins

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving toward less invasive methods that would allow early detection of early signs of neurological deterioration, opening up new possibilities for prevention and early treatment.
September 10, 2024

A yellow dye makes living animals transparent

By applying a food additive dissolved in water, US scientists have succeeded in making the skin on the skull and abdomen of mice translucent in a safe and reversible way. This advance could revolutionise optical research in biology and help in medical diagnosis if it is applied to humans in the future.