Treating rheumatoid arthritis with micromotors
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder marked by joint pain, swelling and damage. Although medications, such as steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs and immunosuppressants, can help slow joint destruction and relieve pain, they have sid.....»»
Google mocks Epic’s proposed reforms to end Android app market monopoly
Google should be barred from “treating Epic differently,” Epic Games says. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Epic Games has filed a proposed injunction that would stop Google from restricting.....»»
April Fallout 4 Updates Include Free Creation Club Content
While we wait for Starfield mods, Bethesda’s treating Fallout 4 owners to a bunch of free Creation Club content in April. Earlier today, the company confirmed plans to release the highly anticipated Fallout 4 next-gen update on April 25th. The.....»»
How’s the Pixel April Update Treating You?
The latest April Pixel update has been out for a cool 8 days now and we thought we should check in with everyone to see how it’s treating you. We’re partly curious to make sure nothing bad has happened since you received the update, but w.....»»
EU to make pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries pay for treating water
The European Union's parliament Wednesday approved a package of rules that will make the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries cover more of the costs of cleaning up their wastewaters......»»
New study shows treating work like a game drives results
A study from West Virginia University engineers demonstrates that people's completion of monotonous assembly tasks improves when doing those tasks involves playing a game......»»
Research seeks to develop mRNA lipid nanoparticles for next-generation oral cancer tumor suppressor therapy
A study aiming to develop a lipid nanoparticles (LNP) platform for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) utilizing p53 mRNA was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of t.....»»
In vivo production of CAR-T cells using virus-mimetic fusogenic nanovesicles
Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are synthesized membrane proteins that enable lymphocytes to recognize and respond to the specific antigens of target cells. Despite the impressive efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in treating B-cell lymphoma or leukem.....»»
Engineered MgO nanoparticles: A promising path to synergistic cartilage and bone therapy
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and others have unveiled a promising approach for treating osteoarthritis (OA) using engineered magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles......»»
Possible "Trojan Horse" found for treating stubborn bacterial infections
Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates......»»
The best leap day deals to shop today, from cheap flights to cozy sheets
Feb. 29 leap day deals include $99 flights to Europe, $29 off hotel stays, and 29% off bed sheets. Welcome to leap day 2024. Maybe you're not thrilled to have an extra day in February, but the upside is that many brands are treating us to speci.....»»
New Zealand opens first "kiwi hospital" for injured birds
New Zealand on Friday opened its first hospital exclusively treating kiwi birds, and vets have already nursed the first patient back to health—a chick nicknamed "Splash" that tumbled into a swimming pool......»»
Targeting "undruggable" proteins promises new approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have introduced a pioneering approach aimed at combating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.....»»
Treating liver cancer with microrobots piloted by a magnetic field
Canadian researchers led by Montreal radiologist Gilles Soulez have developed a novel approach to treat liver tumors using magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI device......»»
Snake venom research has broad implications for bite treatment
Studying how rattlesnakes regulate their venom gives us important insight into how their genes are controlled. It also highlights the challenges in treating snakebites, according to new research in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution......»»
Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms behind effects of MXene nanoparticles on muscle regeneration
Tissue engineering, which involves the use of grafts or scaffolds to aid cell regeneration, is emerging as a key medical practice for treating volumetric muscle loss (VML), a condition where a significant amount of muscle tissue is lost beyond the bo.....»»
Researchers develop nanofiber-based drug delivery system for skin cancer
Treating complex diseases such as skin cancer often requires simultaneous administration of multiple anticancer drugs. The delivery of such life-saving therapeutic drugs has evolved with the rise of nanotechnology-based drug carriers. Nanoplatforms o.....»»
Q&A: Researchers highlight the potential for microrobots in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases
Biofilms—structured communities of microorganisms that create a protective matrix shielding them from external threats, including antibiotics—are responsible for about 80% of human infections and present a significant challenge in medical treatme.....»»
The iPhone 16 could wow us with a surprise camera upgrade
After treating the main camera on iPhones to its fair share of hardware and software upgrades, Apple will show some love to the ultrawide cameras in 2024......»»
Oral peptides: A new era in drug development
For decades, a substantial number of proteins, vital for treating various diseases, have remained elusive to oral drug therapy. Traditional small molecules often struggle to bind to proteins with flat surfaces or require specificity for particular pr.....»»
Researchers develop self-assembling, self-illuminating therapeutic proteins
When it comes to delivering drugs to the body, a major challenge is ensuring that they remain in the area they're treating and continuing to deliver their payload accurately. While major strides have been made in delivering drugs, monitoring them is.....»»