Summary: Spinal cord injuries have long been considered permanent because neurons in the central nervous system lack the natural ability to regrow. However, researchershave developed a novel, 3D-printed implant that could change that. The study details a multifunctional scaffold designed to mimic the spinal cord’s physical structure while delivering tiny RNA-loaded particles. These particles “silence” … Read more
‘Heart: more than a beat’ has launched as the inaugural exhibition at Humanarium, the RCSI’s new café and free exhibition space A new exhibition aims to explores the science and stories behind every heartbeat. ‘Heart: more than a beat’ explores the science and stories behind every heartbeat. Through exhibits and real-world perspectives, ‘Heart: more than … Read more
In March 2020, when most of the population, in disbelief and fear, were watching the announcements about a lockdown due to the threat of Covid-19, paediatric consultant Prof Jonathan Hourihane saw a research opportunity. He credits his wife with sparking the idea, as they viewed a TV news report on schools shutting down. She wondered … Read more