"Stickiness" key to better diagnostics and pharmaceuticals
The 'stickiness', or viscosity, of microscopic liquids can now be measured thousands of times faster than ever before, potentially leading to better understanding of living cells, disease diagnostics and pharmaceutical testing......»»
Extending the playing field for organosulfur: A new way to synthesize sulfonate esters
Organosulfur compounds are organic molecules that contain one or more sulfur atoms bonded to carbon atoms. They not only play fundamental roles in biological processes but also have wide applications in many industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agroc.....»»
Scientists find "concerning" flaw in malaria diagnostics
Current methods can vastly overestimate the rates that malaria parasites are multiplying in an infected person's blood, which has important implications for determining how harmful they could be to a host, according to a new report......»»
Researchers develop versatile and low-cost technology for targeted long-read RNA sequencing
In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a versatile and low-cost technology for targeted sequencing of full-length RNA molecules......»»
Scientists study how a diabetes drug affects soils
The transport of pharmaceuticals released from sewage treatment plants into farmland soils, with the potential to load into drinking water sources, is one that researchers at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) study carefully. Even at.....»»
Researchers use quantum circuit to identify single nucleotides
DNA sequencing technology, i.e., determining the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, is central to personalized medicine and disease diagnostics, yet even the fastest technologies require hours, or days, to read a complete sequence. Now, a m.....»»
Chemists develop reaction cascade to produce fluorinated molecules
Fluorine is rarely found in naturally occurring organic molecules. However, this chemical element is indispensable for the production of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals. Synthetic chemistry has an important role to play in the development of new flu.....»»
The future of X-ray imaging: High-resolution, ultrastable solutions with lead-free anti-perovskite nanocrystals
In the realms of material inspection, medical diagnostics, astronomical discovery, and scientific research, the demand for high-resolution and ultrastable X-ray imaging methods has ignited a fervent pursuit of innovative X-ray-responsive materials. T.....»»
Inexpensive and efficient nanosensors can rapidly detect pesticides in fresh orange juice
Karolinska Institutet researchers Georgios Sotiriou and Haipeng Li at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology have developed an inexpensive, fast, and reproducible nanosensor for food safety diagnostics. A new study in the Chemical Eng.....»»
How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced
Sulfuric acid is the world's most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilizers. It is therefore a.....»»
Biolab replaces horseradish roots for production of important enzymes
It is one of the most important enzymes in medical diagnostics: Horseradish peroxidase is used for many medical products—it is often used when a color change of a test strip is to detect the presence of antibodies or other proteins......»»
Study shows short snout predisposes dogs to sleep apnea
University of Helsinki researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent among short-sno.....»»
How concrete buildings took over the jungle
A new book shows how concrete architecture brought the Bauhaus and Brutalism to places like Mexico, Brazil and Vietnam. Amid ferns and fronds, in the drip of a rainforest or the humid stickiness of a jungle, the hulking gray mass of concrete is incr.....»»
Tiny gold particles can help harness energy from the sun to break down pollution
When organic pollutants such as dyes, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals enter waterways all around the world, they can harm the environment and human health—and removing them can be incredibly difficult......»»
Designing synthetic receptors for precise cell control
Biosensors are artificial molecular complexes designed to detect the presence of target chemicals or even biomolecules. Consequently, biosensors have become important in diagnostics and synthetic cell biology. However, typical methods for engineering.....»»
Designing 3D-printed pills with desired drug release
Don't be surprised to see pills with unusual shapes in the future. At first sight they may look funny, but they can release pharmaceuticals inside the body in a controlled manner. Using a combination of advanced computational methods and 3D printing,.....»»
Infamous pharma company founded by Shkreli files for bankruptcy, blames Shkreli
Vyera will sell assets to cover debts. Enlarge / Martin Shkreli. (credit: Getty | Drew Angerer) The pharmaceutical company behind Martin Shkreli's infamous 4,000 percent price hike—now known as Vyera Pharmaceuticals—.....»»
Extracting potent COVID-fighting pharmaceuticals for protective sprays
David Needham, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke University, has demonstrated that a metabolic inhibiting drug called niclosamide, traditionally used to treat gut parasites, can readily be extracted and dissolved from.....»»
Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch in the US, with 56% of 2022 sales
A new study from Counterpoint Research shows Apple and its Apple Watch led the US smartwatch market in brand stickiness in 2022. The report points … The post Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch in the US, with 56% of 2022 sales appeared.....»»
Report: Apple Watch users are highly loyal and ready to spend over $500 on their next upgrade
Time and time again, Apple Watch has come in atop of the broader smartwatch market. A new report from Counterpoint Research today further highlights the Apple Watch’s success, finding that Apple “has the highest stickiness for any smartwatch bra.....»»
Apple Watch soars above the rest of the smartwatch crowd with high customer satisfaction
According to a recent consumer poll, Apple has the highest level of "stickiness" among smartwatch brands, and almost 80% of iPhone owners have one.Apple Watch UltraToday's release of new research by Counterpoint Research emphasizes the success of the.....»»