A new biomaterial shows unprecedented success at eliminating bacteria that cause bone infections and promote the regrowth of injured bones.
Blocking key protein halts spread of cervical cancer tumors
New findings shed light on how cervical cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, opening the door for treatments that could stop the process.
New type of antiviral proves effective against all strains of dengue virus
This new class of antivirals could unlock treatment for viruses beyond just dengue that have been challenging to treat in the past.
Finding the neural pathways behind the placebo effect
Understanding the placebo effect could lead to pain management therapies that are more effective than opioids without causing addiction.
A patch fitted with stem cells helps repair damaged spinal cords
A patch delivers electrical pulses to help support stem cell growth, helping mice recover mobility in their hind legs in preliminary studies.
Organ-on-chip shows effects of snake venom on blood vessels for the first time
Lab-made model of human blood vessels provides accurate insights into effects of snake venom and could help develop new antivenoms.
World’s purest silicon chip could make quantum computers error-free
A new method to purify silicon for quantum computer chips could solve one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing.