1 in 10 women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, yet its fundamental workings remain largely unknown.
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Enzymes embedded into a plastic strip enable the rapid, naked eye-detection of incompletely healed tissue following abdominal surgery.
Big data is changing the way we diagnose disease
Scientists are approaching disease and diagnosis in a new way, leverage big data to provide better options for both clinicians and patients.
A blood sampling device inspired by leeches
Collecting blood in a painless and minimally-invasive way may soon be possible with this prototype suction cup device.
Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment
A potent antibody therapy derived from llamas was found to broadly neutralize numerous strains of HIV-1.
Nanoparticles deliver gene therapy to hard-to-reach brain tumors
Nanoparticles deliver anti-cancer drugs in hard-to-reach brain tumors prevalent in children, boosting both diagnosis and treatment.
Scientists observe spontaneous liquification of a metal
Something unexpected happened when atoms of gallium were observed to spontaneously transition from solid to liquid and back again.
Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle
Pre-activation of plastics with fluorine-containing molecules disrupts their stability, making them easier to break down and upcycle.
Cowpea virus immunotherapy prevents cancer metastases
Plant-based virus stimulates the body’s immune response to fight off established and budding cancer metastases.
Amyloid beta: Bad for the brain, good for the liver
A new study finds that amyloid beta, a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, is important for maintaining a healthy liver.
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