Antibacterial nanozymes: Healing chronic wounds with nanochemistry
Chronic infected wounds are often highly problematic for diabetic patients. However, a team of Chinese researchers has now developed a targeted approach to wound healing that makes use of nanomedicine, and their research has been published in the jou.....»»
Ticks may be able to spread chronic wasting disease between Wisconsin deer
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that ticks can harbor transmissible amounts of the protein particle that causes chronic wasting disease (CWD), implicating the parasites as possible agents in the disease's s.....»»
The one-shot drug that keeps on dosing
What if a single shot lasted for months? Enlarge (credit: Brandon Martin/Rice University) On average, patients with chronic illnesses follow their prescribed treatments about 50 percent of the time. That’s a problem. I.....»»
The One-Shot Drug That Keeps on Dosing
Chronic illness patients often struggle to keep up with medications that need frequent, timely doses. What if a single shot lasted for months?.....»»
Best Diablo 4 Druid build: recommended skills, passives, and gear
This Diablo 4 Druid build focuses on poisoning enemies from afar, self-healing, and, of course, shapeshifting into a werewolf. You won't find a stronger setup......»»
Microneedle array embedded with ultrasound-triggered antibacterial nanoparticles for acne treatment
A research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has designed a new microneedle patch to offer a highly-effec.....»»
Researchers print bacterial biofilms on human lung cells to study chronic lung infections
Some bacterial pathogens form so-called biofilms during infection processes to protect themselves from drugs or cells of the human immune system. Every year, more than 500,000 people die from infections associated with biofilms. Researchers at the He.....»»
Multifunctional self-healing liquid metal hydrogel developed for human-computer interaction
Recently, researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Prof. Tian Xingyou and Prof. Zhang Xian, along with associate Prof. Yang Yanyu from the College of Materials Science and Engineerin.....»»
Testing antibacterial surfaces on the International Space Station
Humans breathe out a lot of microbes that can make homes on surfaces inside the ISS. Enlarge / Because particles that astronauts breathe out can drift for a while before settling, most surfaces in the International Space Station.....»»
Rsearcher finds factors linked with chronic school absenteeism
More than 7 million school-age children, or 16% of the student population, in the United States are missing at least 15 days of school during an academic year—an issue known as chronic absenteeism......»»
Discovery challenges 30-year-old dogma in associative polymers research
A University of Virginia-led study about a class of materials called associative polymers appears to challenge a long-held understanding of how the materials, which have unique self-healing and flow properties, function at the molecular level......»»
A conductive self-healing hydrogel to create flexible sensors
Recent advancements in the field of electronics have enabled the creation of smaller and increasingly sophisticated devices, including wearable technologies, biosensors, medical implants, and soft robots. Most of these technologies are based on stret.....»»
Ozone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation continues to rise, finds study
According to a new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the ozone isn't healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years......»»
Precisely measuring the differing filamentary cytoskeletal characteristics of mobile and stationary cells
Most biological cells have a fixed place in an organism. However, cells can become mobile and move through the body. This happens, for example, during wound healing or when tumor cells divide uncontrollably and migrate through the body. Mobile and st.....»»
Finger on the pulse of drug delivery: Preclinical study could pave the way for multiple drug doses in a single injection
Pharmaceutical drugs can save lives, but taking these medications as prescribed—especially among those with chronic conditions—can be challenging, for a variety of different reasons. Improving medication adherence could reduce unfavorable health.....»»
How Chronic Illness Patients Are ‘Hacking’ Their Wearables
Fitbits and Apple Watches weren’t designed for people with atypical health conditions. But the tech can be extremely useful—with some creativity......»»
Researchers transform our understanding of crystals
When most people think of crystals, they picture suncatchers that act as rainbow prisms or the semi-transparent stones that some believe hold healing powers. However, to scientists and engineers, crystals are a form of materials in which their consti.....»»
How cells are influenced by their environment as tissues grow
How does an embryo develop? How do children grow, wounds heal or cancer spread? All of this has to do with the growth of body tissue. One of the major research interests of ETH Professor Viola Vogel and her senior assistant Mario C. Benn is to unders.....»»
What is the Fluidic Telescope?
The Fluidic Telescope (FLUTE) project team, jointly led by NASA and Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, envisions a way to make huge circular self-healing mirrors in-orbit to further the field of astronomy. Larger telescopes collect more light.....»»
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday......»»
Positive feedback loop drives transition of Toxoplasma gondii to chronic stage
Toxoplasma gondii—otherwise known as Toxo—is a parasite that infects one fourth of the world's human population. While Toxo remains alive within most of its hosts, the active acute forms of the parasite are quickly suppressed by the immune system.....»»