Shagene A synthesis perfected for leishmaniasis treatment
Just north of Antarctica and a little east of the southern tip of South America is the Scotia Sea. Besides glimpses of an occasional iceberg, these waters offer little to tourists......»»
Nanoparticle therapy targeting specific immune cells appears promising for sepsis
Nanoparticles consisting of a designer protein that counteract an overreaction of the immune system, while simultaneously boosting that system. This invention offers possibilities for the treatment of sepsis, a condition in which the immune system is.....»»
Redditor creates working anime QR codes using Stable Diffusion
Image-synthesis technique relies upon QR's natural error-correction properties. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of an anime-style woman that also functions as a working QR code. If you have trouble reading it, try positioning you.....»»
A novel green photoreactor for the synthesis of desirable chiral enantiomers
Chirality of molecules is a crucial consideration in drug development as the enantiomeric purity of a compound can significantly impact its pharmacological properties. Chiral molecules possess mirror-image enantiomers that can exhibit distinct pharma.....»»
How the gut microbiome responds to antibiotics: Study identifies evolutionary mechanisms
Antibiotics affect the composition and dynamics of the gut microbiome. Treatment with antibiotics not only leads to a loss of biodiversity of microorganisms, but also often favors the selection of resistant strains of bacteria. It has been unclear ho.....»»
When Not to Treat Cancer
Taking a rational and statistical approach to a diagnosis can lead to better choices about treatment—which in some cases might mean not treating cancer at all......»»
Carbon-based stimuli-responsive nanomaterials: Their classification and application
Carbon-based stimuli-responsive nanomaterials are gaining much attention due to their versatility, including disease diagnosis and treatment. They work under endogenous (pH, temperature, enzyme, and redox) or exogenous (temperature, light, magnetic f.....»»
3D printing, motion-tracking technology create new treatment options for veterinary orthopedic patients
When you walk into a veterinarian's office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes' office, you see all of this with a futuri.....»»
Woman with untreated TB finally in custody—held in “negative pressure” room
She is being held in a jail room specially equipped for isolation and treatment. Enlarge / Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (credit: Getty | NIH/NIAID) Law enforcement officials in Washington state have finally apprehended a.....»»
Treatment creates steel alloys with superior strength and plasticity
A new treatment tested on a high-quality steel alloy produces extraordinary strength and plasticity, two traits that must typically be balanced rather than combined. Ultra-fine metal grains that the treatment produced in the outermost layer of steel.....»»
Why do some people live to be a 100? Intestinal bacteria may hold the answer
We are pursuing the dream of eternal life. We fast to stay healthy. And each year, we spend billions of dollars on treatment to make sure we stay alive. But some people turn 100 years old all by themselves. Why is that?.....»»
Taiwan makers cut into international hydrogen energy supply chain
To meet demand for clean energy in the next generation, hydrogen energy has been regarded as a key market for new energy development by various countries, and Taiwan makers, including CHEM New Energy, Kaori Heat Treatment and AcBel Polytech, have cut.....»»
Miami zoo"s meet-a-kiwi scheme ruffles feathers in New Zealand
New Zealand's prime minister on Wednesday joined a chorus of Kiwis complaining about the treatment of their national bird by a Miami zoo......»»
Gene Therapy in the Womb Is Inching Closer to Reality
Treatment in utero could cure diseases before birth. Recent advances in lab animals may bring medicine closer to achieving it—but this field is still in its infancy......»»
Exploring a novel way to convert heat to electricity
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have fabricated a novel device that could dramatically boost the conversion of heat into electricity. If perfected, the technology could help recoup some of the heat energy that.....»»
Room-temperature, solid-state synthesis of high-quality CCI thin films
Advanced electronic devices require high-quality materials such as metal halide phosphors that can effectively convert light into measurable signals. Toxic element-free copper-based iodides such as cesium copper iodide (Cs3Cu2I5: CCI) are particularl.....»»
High-temperature shock synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles for catalysis
High-temperature shock (HTS) is an emerging synthesis method with kinetics-dominated non-equilibrium characteristics, which can achieve an ultrafast heating/cooling rate of ~105 K/s and a peak temperature larger than ~3000 K within a time scale of se.....»»
One bucket or two? Researchers measure the effectiveness of aerial crop treatment methods
Invasive species management has become increasingly reliant on aerial treatments; however, a new research article, published in the journal Pest Management Science, highlights a critical knowledge gap in understanding the interplay of factors affecti.....»»
Supreme Court"s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws
Should California be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California? On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's position by a 5-4 vote in N.....»»
Researchers develop solution-processible single-crystal porous organic polymer
Synthetic organic polymers are typically insoluble polycrystalline or amorphous products rather than single crystals. The direct synthesis of single-crystal porous polymers remains a challenge in polymer science and crystal engineering......»»
Unraveling the mysteries of p62-bodies and the cellular recycling pathway
Our body functioning is delicately balanced between the synthesis and breakdown of various cellular components. When these cellular components grow old or get damaged, they are digested by a process called autophagy—literally, "self-eating." This p.....»»