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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

UCSD to Engineer Oxygen-Boosting 'Smart' Blood Cells With DARPA Grant

UC San Diego researchers have secured an $11 million, three-year DARPA grant to engineer red blood cells that can sense exertion and boost oxygen delivery, potentially increasing soldiers’ endurance. The project uses gene-editing and a hollow-fiber bioreactor, involves collaboration with Northeastern University, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT, and will not involve initial human testing, with potential future medical applications beyond the battlefield.

via New York Post|

#blood-cell-engineering #darpa #oxygen-delivery

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Ultra-Distance Strain May Make Red Blood Cells Stiffer, Study Finds

A study of 23 elite runners in two ultras found red blood cells become less flexible and show damage after extreme distances, with longer races causing greater effects and the Lands cycle repair pathway ramping up. While these changes hint at potential risks, researchers caution there’s no proven long-term harm and note the small sample and other race variables. Interestingly, the observed blood damage resembles that seen in stored blood, which could inform transfusion medicine research.

via ScienceAlert|

#blood-storage #endurance-exercise #oxygen-delivery

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Scientists Explore 'Butt Breathing' as a New Lung-Help Technique

Scientists have safely tested a novel method called enteral ventilation, which delivers oxygen through the rectum, potentially providing a new aid for patients with respiratory failure, especially when traditional methods are not suitable. The technique was safe in initial tests, with mild bloating as the only side effect, and could serve as a temporary oxygenation solution in critical care scenarios.

via The Daily Beast|

#clinical-testing #enteral-ventilation #health

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Explore 'Butt Breathing' as a Potential Lung Treatment

Scientists are exploring a novel 'butt breathing' technique, which involves delivering oxygen rectally, as a potential treatment for lung problems. Initial human trials have shown that the method is safe and well tolerated, paving the way for further research to assess its effectiveness in improving oxygen levels in patients with respiratory failure.

via The Independent|

#clinical-trial #health #innovative-therapy

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Explore 'Butt Breathing' as a Potential Lung Treatment

A novel 'butt breathing' technique, initially considered a satirical Ig Nobel award winner, has shown promising safety results in human trials and could potentially help patients with severe lung problems by delivering oxygen rectally, inspired by fish and artificial blood research.

via The Independent|

#clinical-trial #enteral-ventilation #health

science11 months ago•4 min saved

Ig Nobel 'Butt Breathing' Technique Advances Toward Medical Use

A first safety trial of 'enteral ventilation' or 'butt-breathing' using oxygen-rich liquid administered rectally shows promise, with future studies planned to assess its effectiveness for oxygenating blood, potentially aiding patients with lung issues.

via IFLScience|

#butt-breathing #clinical-trial #medical-innovation

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Explore 'Butt Breathing' as a Potential Medical Treatment

Scientists have successfully tested the safety of a novel method called enteral ventilation, which delivers oxygen through the intestine, in a human trial involving healthy volunteers, paving the way for potential emergency treatments for severe respiratory failure.

via New Atlas|

#enteral-ventilation #health #human-trial