Tag: organ_transplantation
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Justice Dept. Issues New Subpoenas in Alaska Senate Ballot-Stacking Inquiry as Governor Orders Probe
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into whether Democrat Mary Peltola should face charges, after a New York Times report on efforts to recruit a second Dan Sullivan into the race.
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US Nuclear Operators Pursue Reactor Uprates as AI Electricity Demand Surges
Constellation plans to add nearly a gigawatt across 11 reactors at six plants, while the Energy Department awarded Vistra a $4.2 billion loan for upgrades at three plants.
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Pig Kidneys Frozen for Months Rewarmed and Functioning in Transplant Milestone
MIT Technology Review reports scientists successfully rewarmed vitrified pig kidneys stored at -150 °C for months, including one banked over a year, and restored function after transplant.
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Seeks $30 Million for AI-Powered Lie Detector, MIT Technology Review Reports
MIT Technology Review reports the Pentagon wants $30.3 million over five years for an AI-enhanced "Polygraph+" lie detector, while new research questions whether young organs rejuvenate transplant recipients.
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Media Monitor: Machine Perfusion Makes Donated Organs Biologically Younger, MIT Technology Review Reports
MIT Technology Review reports new research shows machine-perfused organs, particularly livers, appear to become biologically younger, potentially improving transplant success and expanding donor eligibility.
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on New Liver Disease Treatment
MIT Technology Review is reporting on a new technology developed by Professor Sangeeta Bhatia that could offer hope for chronic liver disease patients, potentially providing an alternative or bridge to organ transplantation.
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