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.....»»
Researchers streamline production of purified actinium-225 isotope, for potential cancer treatments
Thanks to a recent upgrade to the medical isotope facilities at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, actinium-225 (Ac-225), an isotope that shows great promise for treating cancer, can now be produced, purified, and s.....»»
Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: study
Protected Indigenous reservations in the Amazon rainforest absorb thousands of tons of airborne pollution each year, saving around $2 billion annually in healthcare costs for treating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study publ.....»»
Newly discovered probiotic could protect Caribbean corals threatened by deadly, devastating disease
Researchers with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered the first effective bacterial probiotic for treating and preventing stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), a mysterious ailment that has devastated Florida's cora.....»»
Report: Twitter secretly boosted accounts instead of treating everyone equally
Shadowy list of favored users include Joe Biden, LeBron James, and @dril. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu) It looks like the Twitter experience is about to change for nearly everybody on the platf.....»»
Trapping and killing superbugs with novel peptide "nanonets"
National University of Singapore (NUS) pharmaceutical scientists have developed synthetic peptide nanonets for treating infections by bacteria strains resistant to last-resort antibiotics......»»
We Must Stop Treating Grasslands as Wastelands
The grasslands of India and elsewhere do not need to have economic value to be worth studying and preserving.....»»
Think you"re good at math? A new study shows it may be because you had equitable math teachers
A new study finds that high school students identify more with math if they see their math teacher treating everyone in the class equitably, especially in racially diverse schools. The study by researchers at Portland State University, Loyola Univers.....»»
A probiotic for our lungs? New research poses questions about the future of treating COVID-19
If we have learned one thing post-pandemic, it is that there is so much more to learn about the effects of COVID-19 on the population. A study published in Microbial Genomics has brought us a step closer to understanding more about how the virus affe.....»»
Researchers develop a new AI-based "finder" of antimicrobial peptides
Over the last few decades, antimicrobial resistance has become a major public health concern globally. This has led to a search for alternative methods of treating microbial infections......»»
Treating lunar soil to create fertilizer for growing plants on the moon
Sooner or later, settlers on the moon will have to become farmers. A new ESA Discovery project led by Norway's Solsys Mining is looking into the treatment of lunar soil to create fertilizer for growing plants......»»
Researchers explore the effects of acid hydrolysis on sulfated fucans in sea cucumbers and sea urchins
Cultures from across the globe have used plant and animal extracts as food and traditional medicine. For instance, Asians, especially in Korea, China, and Japan, have used sea cucumber extracts to treat arthritis, frequent urination, impotence, and e.....»»
Autofluorescence-free, imaging-guided precision therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), known as "immortal cancer," is a chronic, progressive autoimmune inflammatory disease. The development and application of an RA high-sensitivity theranostics probe can help to accurately monitor the progression and realize.....»»
Nano drug delivery breakthrough reveals new possibilities for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis
A recent breakthrough publication by scientists at the Masonic Medical Research Institute have discovered a novel way of treating pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive incurable disease that results in the stiffening of the lungs through scarring, using.....»»
Using bottlebrush-shaped nanoparticles, researchers can identify and deliver synergistic combinations of cancer drugs
Treating cancer with combinations of drugs can be more effective than using a single drug. However, figuring out the optimal combination of drugs, and making sure that all of the drugs reach the right place, can be challenging......»»
A fishy problem: How antidepressants may impact the health of our aquatic ecosystems
The use of antidepressant pills has become synonymous with improved mental health, quelling sometimes crippling anxiety, and altering energy levels and behavior. They are heavily relied upon when treating depression and general anxiety disorder......»»
Could getting rid of old cells turn back the clock on aging?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Brookes/Getty Images) James Kirkland started his career in 1982 as a geriatrician, treating aging patients. But he fou.....»»
CRISPR’s quest to slay Donegal Amy
Trial hints at treating, or even curing, a rare fatal disease Enlarge (credit: Yasmin Monet Butcher/Jacqui Vanliew/Getty Images) In the 5th century, in early medieval Ireland, Conall Gulban, an Irish king, gave his name.....»»
Crispr’s Quest to Slay Donegal Amy
A trial using the gene-editing tool inside the body hints at treating, or even curing, a rare fatal disease—and is changing a community in the process......»»
PAN-based activated carbon fibers for efficient adsorption of nitrate ion contaminants
Nitrate ions released into the water bodies due to human activities can have adverse effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Conventional adsorption materials that are used for treating water contamination are incapable of removing nitrate. To.....»»
Researchers develop nano-based technology to fight osteoporosis
University of Central Florida researchers have created unique technology for treating osteoporosis that uses nanobubbles to deliver treatment to targeted areas of a person's body......»»