Researchers are devising a quicker and cheaper way to diagnose tuberculosis — and it’s based on how your skin smells.
DOGS and CATS help design new natural product-based drugs
A new algorithm helps researchers search out new molecules for applications in medicine, keeping their synthesis quick and cost-effective.
Perpetual loneliness linked to a lack of trust
Loneliness has been linked to detrimental and sometimes deadly health effects, and so researchers are seeking a biological answer to help prevent and treat it.
Cowpea virus can keep metastatic lung cancers at bay
Plant virus nanoparticles home in on the lungs to help prevent the spread of cancer.
Anesthesia with propofol could prime tumor cells for metastasis
The surgical anesthesia drug, propofol, used in tumor removal, could help promote the spread of cancer by triggering changes in tumor cell properties.
A new coating extends the lifespan of brain implants
A lubricating coating minimizes tissue damage and the body’s immune response for safer, long-lasting implantable medical devices.
A photoswitchable drug to better understand brain states
A drug that changes conformation in response to light allows researchers to manipulate neural activity and investigate the link between brain states and behavior.
Metabolic activators improve recovery time in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19
Small clinical trial has found that metabolic activators can improve recovery, liver health, and markers of inflammation in patients with COVID-19.
Spider-inspired joints make a leap in robotics
Robotic joints inspired by spiders help researchers create a new class of jumping, grasping, lightweight robots.
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed.