A new, inexpensive way to heal chronic wounds
Scientists are developing a low-cost, practical biopolymer dressing that helps heal chronic wounds......»»
Creating mRNA with an all-chemical process may allow for customized mRNA vaccines
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a new chemical-only process that may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines for a variety of diseases and allow for the inexpensive preparation of mRNA in larg.....»»
Direct transformation of CH3Cl to acetic acid through a carbonylation reaction
Methane, the main component of natural gas, shale gas and flammable ice, is a clean and inexpensive chemical feedstock with abundant reserves. Nevertheless, the high C-H band energy and low polarizability of a methane molecule inhibit the utilization.....»»
Study: Consumers associate higher-pitched commercials with healthier food products
A team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) studying how the acoustic and visual composition of advertisements impact perceptions, has found that consumers associate a higher frequency "sonic logo" with heal.....»»
Sixth child in US dies of unexplained hepatitis as global cases top 600
There are now over 600 cases worldwide and 15 deaths, but still no firm answers. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A sixth child has died in the United States from puzzl.....»»
Study chronicles presence of chronic frames of race, gender, and wealth inequality
All social inequalities, by definition, involve one group that has more and another that has less. Do people prefer describing inequalities in terms of advantage or disadvantage?.....»»
New discovery may hold key to fighting deadly infections
Centenary Institute research has revealed new insight into tackling mycobacterial infections which are responsible for chronic diseases that include tuberculosis (TB), leprosy and serious skin ulcerations......»»
Superhard material synthesis made cheaper
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Tomsk Polytechnic University have proposed an efficient and inexpensive way to synthesize superhard tungsten boride, used in drilling and other industrial technologies. The research describing the new te.....»»
Blocking Inflammation May Lead To Chronic Pain
Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Neuroscience News reports: Their research puts into question co.....»»
Study shows the poor simply lack opportunities to gain wealth, but a one-time boost can make a major difference
Chronic poverty in the developing world can seem like an insoluble problem. But a long-term study from Bangladesh co-authored by an MIT economist presents a very different picture: When rural poor people get a one-time capital boost, it helps them ac.....»»
Once the slick is gone: New tool helps scientists monitor chronic oil in Arctic wildlife
When we think about the Arctic, most of us think of a snow-covered barren landscape and vast stretches of icy ocean. This is far from the reality of the Canadian Arctic today. With approximately 150,000 people calling it home, this region is certainl.....»»
Seashell-inspired sugar shield protects materials in hostile environments
Word of an extraordinarily inexpensive material, lightweight enough to protect satellites against debris in the cold of outer space, cohesive enough to strengthen the walls of pressurized vessels experiencing average conditions on Earth and yet heat-.....»»
The 11 best new shows on Netflix for when you must have must-see TV
Netflix has a lot of content. Like a lot. Sifting through all the TV shows streaming there can cause chronic indecision, leaving us scrolling down the Netflix main page just trying to pick something to watch. Instead of getting overwhelmed rewatching.....»»
Details of 9 puzzling hepatitis cases rule out SARS-CoV-2 as culprit, CDC says
In new data, CDC notes none of the first 9 cases had history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.....»»
Study shows how to balance economic development goals with environmental conservation using freely available data
An international study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice gives fast-growing nations a simple, inexpensive guide to inform planning and decision-making to help balance economic development goals with environmental conservation.....»»
Chronic land degradation: UN offers stark warnings and practical remedies in Global Land Outlook 2 report
The way land resources—soil, water and biodiversity—are currently mismanaged and misused threatens the health and continued survival of many species on Earth, including our own, warns a stark new report from the United Nations Convention to Comba.....»»
Mysterious outbreak of hepatitis in children grows, first death reported
An adenovirus remains the top suspect, but that still has experts puzzled. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) At least one child has died of unexplained liver inflammatio.....»»
CDC raises alarm of mysterious hepatitis cases in kids; 2 states report cases
An adenovirus is still the leading suspect, but experts are keeping an open mind. Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releas.....»»
The answer to keeping moose populations healthy? Wolves
Predators may keep prey populations healthy by acting as a selective force against genetic diseases. A new study found that wolves select adult moose based on age and osteoarthritis, a chronic disease that can be influenced by genetics. Wolves also s.....»»
Elden Ring bug makes its hardest boss fight even harder
Malenia is supposed to heal every time she hits players, but a new bug lets her heal simply by attacking......»»
Bioprinting for bone repair improved with genes
Given enough time and energy, the body will heal, but when doctors or engineers intervene, the processes do not always proceed as planned because chemicals that control and facilitate the healing process are missing. Now, an international team of eng.....»»