Researcher develops biodegradable sanitary pads using water hyacinth
In a casual conversation, researcher Pooja Singh and two of her colleagues were discussing the idea of developing biodegradable sanitary pads and started to contemplate what raw materials to use. Singh suggested exploring water...
Introducing a New Selective Medium: Cefixime-Tellurite-Phosphate-Xylose-Rhamnose MacConkey Agar for Enhanced Isolation of Escherichia albertii...
In a groundbreaking study carried out by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University, a novel selective differential medium targeting the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia albertii has been developed. E. albertii, a member of the Enterobacterales order,...
Bridging Technologies Renew Hope for Treating Inflammatory Diseases
Large unmet needs for autoimmune disease therapeutics remain. For many patients, including approximately 25% of those with graft versus host disease (GvHD), existing therapeutics are inadequate. The outlook for better ones, though, is increasingly...
Rolling Particles Enhance Fluidity in Suspensions
Suspensions comprised of tiny particles dispersed in a liquid form the backbone of numerous industrial applications and everyday products, ranging from paints and concrete to food products like ketchup and orange juice. These suspensions...
A dual perspective: Employer and employee views on obesity management
A new study aimed at understanding perceptions of obesity management and the use of anti-obesity medicine by employers and employees in the US has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Population Health Management. Jamy Ard, from Wake Forest...
WPI researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to create bioadhesives for medical applications
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the...
MSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise in treating high-dose radiation injuries
A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Stem Cells and Development highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a therapeutic strategy for high-dose radiation injuries by promoting hematopoietic recovery and improving...
Tulane researchers develop portable device for rapid TB diagnosis
Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an hour, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. The smartphone-sized, battery-powered lab-in-tube...
Spatial Biology Reveals Past, Present, and Future Cancer Biology
Spatial biology first entered the omics scene about a decade ago. Since then, the technology has generated significant buzz both inside and outside of the lab—beyond its contributions to science. The industry that surrounds...
Breakthrough: Holograms You Can Touch and Manipulate
In a groundbreaking development within the realm of user interface technology, a remarkable advancement in the display of three-dimensional graphics has emerged, making waves in both scientific and technological communities. A dedicated research team...
