Scientists have created a groundbreaking, fully implantable neurostimulator made entirely of soft hydrogel to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike traditional rigid and wired implants, this wireless device gently wraps around the splenic nerve. It receives power through the skin to deliver electrical pulses that calm gut inflammation by rebalancing the immune system. In animal studies, the device significantly alleviated colitis symptoms without causing scar tissue formation, paving the way for a new class of soft, bioelectronic therapies for chronic diseases.

A recent study comprehensively evaluated the secondary metabolite diversity and in vitro antidiabetic activity of Sanghuangporus quercicola under various culture conditions, highlighting the medicinal fungus’s immense potential for developing new antidiabetic drugs and functional foods.

A new study published in Engineering reveals the global spread of tmexCD1-toprJ1-positive Klebsiella pneumoniae, highlighting its multidrug resistance and transmission across ecological niches. The research underscores the urgent need for antimicrobial stewardship and continuous monitoring to combat this emerging public health threat.