New study reveals enzyme plays key role in potentially fatal dengue haemorrhagic fever and shock; suggests clinically approved tryptase inhibitor…
Researchers engineer antibodies that unlock body’s regenerative potential
Our body makes antibodies to fight infections. But the synthetic versions of these molecules could hold the key to stimulating…
Artificial intelligence could use EKG data to measure patient’s overall health status
Researchers applying artificial intelligence to electrocardiogram data estimated the age group of a patient and predicted their gender. Artificial intelligence…
Nanoparticles could someday give humans built-in night vision
Movies featuring heroes with superpowers are all the rage. But while these popular characters are mere flights of fancy, scientists…
Skin creams aren’t what we thought they were
Anyone who has gone through the stress and discomfort of raw, irritated skin knows the relief that comes with slathering…
‘MasSpec Pen’ for accurate cancer detection during surgery
A major challenge for cancer surgeons is to determine where a tumor starts and where it ends. The ‘MasSpec Pen,’…
Peptide hydrogels could help heal traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — defined as a bump, blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function…
High-fat diet in utero protects against Alzheimer’s later
A high-fat diet can carry health risks, but for mothers-to-be, it may make all the difference when it comes to…
Using a smartphone to detect norovirus
University of Arizona researchers have developed a simple, portable and inexpensive way to detect minute amounts of norovirus.
Medical News Today: Does erectile dysfunction impact productivity at work?
Scientists know that erectile dysfunction is common and reduces the perceived quality of life, but its impact on productivity at…