Brewing protein from greenhouse gases: A greener, more profitable alternative to farming, fishing

Brewing protein from greenhouse gases: A greener, more profitable alternative to farming, fishing

Feeding a growing global population has long depended on expanding farmland and harvesting marine resources, often at significant environmental cost. A new study suggests a different approach may be viable: producing protein by cultivating methane-consuming microbes in controlled systems. The research, led by Yanping Liu and Ziyi Yang at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, […]

New MetaRing Sensor Spots Breast Cancer Drug Response in 10 Minutes

New MetaRing Sensor Spots Breast Cancer Drug Response in 10 Minutes

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a biosensor that can quickly detect how breast cancer responds to paclitaxel. The system, called MetaRing, analyzes tiny biological samples and delivers results in about 10 minutes. The study, published recently, points to faster, more personalized chemotherapy decisions. A research team led by Prof. Wang Hongzhi […]

Lead levels only in food? Tests now find it in Children’s fast fashion clothing above Federal limits

Lead levels only in food? Tests now find it in Children’s fast fashion clothing above Federal limits

A brightly colored shirt, soft to the touch and designed for everyday wear, may carry more than dye. Preliminary tests conducted by researchers at Marian University, a private university in Indianapolis, found elevated levels of lead in children’s fast fashion clothing, exceeding federal safety limits. The findings were presented March 23 at the American Chemical […]

Hydration strategy test for kidney stones is in water: Study

Hydration strategy test for kidney stones is in water: Study

A large new clinical trial has taken a closer look at a long-standing piece of medical advice for kidney stone patients: drink more water. While the recommendation remains sound, the study suggests that actually sticking to it in real life is far harder than many assume. Kidney stones are known for causing severe, often debilitating […]

Shingles Vaccine Correlated with Stunning Plummet in Cardiac Risks: Study

Shingles Vaccine Correlated with Stunning Plummet in Cardiac Risks: Study

New research provided at the Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology shows that a shingles vaccine could provide important protection against heart complications that are life-threatening in individuals who already have a cardiovascular disease. The researchers used a huge population of over 246,000 adults with atherosclerotic heart disease in the United States […]

Hidden acid imbalance in kidney disease raises red flags: Japan Study

Hidden acid imbalance in kidney disease raises red flags: Japan Study

A massive national survey in Japan has found a massive gap in the routine care of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and one of the major metabolic complications used to remain undiagnosed by lack of testing. The researchers under the leadership of Mai Tanaka have conducted the study using the data of the Japan Chronic Kidney […]

Father’s health key to pregnancy, healthy child’s birth: Study

Father’s health key to pregnancy, healthy child’s birth: Study

In a significant international study, it has been observed that the health, life experience of fathers can have a significant effect on the pregnancy outcome and future well being of the children which argues the long held maternal-based approach to reproductive care. The study, which was published in The Lancet and conducted by the team […]

New strategy prevents pancreatic cancer removing microscopic lesions early

New strategy prevents pancreatic cancer removing microscopic lesions early

A recent preclinical trial using mice reveals that the precancerous cells of the pancreas can be disposed before they can develop into a tumor. Application of an experimental therapy to attack microscopic precancerous lesions in the pancreas was shown to increase survival in mouse models of a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by nearly 2 times […]

A folding sheet robot that can deliver drugs with precision is here

A folding sheet robot that can deliver drugs with precision is here

A new magnetorheological fluid-based soft robot created by the researchers includes reversible t robot with reversible gastrointestinal tract medical applications. Millions of people around the world are infected with gastrointestinal tract diseases and the conventional drug delivery system lacks high targeting capacity with chances of side effects of systemic drug delivery. The development of magnetic […]

How being squeezed contributes to risk of breast cancer cells

How being squeezed contributes to risk of breast cancer cells

A recent study conducted by scientists working in Adelaide University and published in the journal Science Advances has shown the reason as to why certain cancers may grow and survive the body, whereas others do not. It happens that the hard mechanical stress to which the early cancer cells undergo as they are squeezed into a […]

Less psychedelic, more medical magic mushrooms

Less psychedelic, more medical magic mushrooms

The psychoactive substance of magic mushrooms, psilocybin, is under scientific scrutiny as being useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and some neurodegenerative diseases. It can be limited to broader therapeutic uses, however, by the hallucinogenic effects. A study on the effects of psilocin, the active compound in […]

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