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Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them

Herpes Study Deepens Knowledge of Recurrent Viral Infections and May Help Prevent Them

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified a crucial protein involved in viral reinfections that may be the target of antiviral medications…
Microbubbles in New Ultrasound Technology Break Down the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Human Glioblastoma

Microbubbles in New Ultrasound Technology Break Down the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Human Glioblastoma

The fact that the most effective treatment cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the aggressive brain tumor has been a significant hurdle to treating…
A Research Team has Created a Nanosensor Capable of Identifying Biomarkers With Single-Molecule Precision

A Research Team has Created a Nanosensor Capable of Identifying Biomarkers With Single-Molecule Precision

While fishing is a popular hobby for many people, it is also a risky pastime. When you have something on the line, you never know…
In Mice, a Nanoparticle Containing mRNA Appears to Prevent and Treat Peanut Allergies

In Mice, a Nanoparticle Containing mRNA Appears to Prevent and Treat Peanut Allergies

Peanut allergies are a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Currently, there is no known cure for peanut allergies, but there are several treatments and management…
Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles are Being Investigated as a Potential Novel Treatment for Leaky Gut

Milk-Derived Extracellular Vesicles are Being Investigated as a Potential Novel Treatment for Leaky Gut

The intestinal barrier, also known as the gut barrier, is critical for nutrition absorption and preventing hazardous chemicals from entering the bloodstream. Under disease conditions,…
An Implantable Device the Size of a Grain of Rice has been Demonstrated to Decrease Pancreatic Cancers

An Implantable Device the Size of a Grain of Rice has been Demonstrated to Decrease Pancreatic Cancers

Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered a means to treat pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat malignancies, by administering immunotherapy straight into…
Hybrid Micro-Robot that can Travel Through a Physiological Environment and Seize Specific Damaged Cells

Hybrid Micro-Robot that can Travel Through a Physiological Environment and Seize Specific Damaged Cells

The size of a single biological cell (approximately 10 microns across), a hybrid micro-robot was created by researchers at Tel Aviv University. It can be…
To Efficiently Combat Bone Tissue Infection, a Team Creates 2D Ultrasound-Responsive Antibacterial Nanosheets

To Efficiently Combat Bone Tissue Infection, a Team Creates 2D Ultrasound-Responsive Antibacterial Nanosheets

In order to effectively reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in bony tissue, a research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung Wai-kwok from the Department…
Patients Undergoing Corneal Transplants may be Adversely Affected by Tiny Nanoparticles

Patients Undergoing Corneal Transplants may be Adversely Affected by Tiny Nanoparticles

For many people with eye diseases, corneal transplants may be the last option left to restore clear vision. Over 184,000 corneal transplant procedures are carried…
Long-Term Susceptibility or Resilience to Traumatic Events may be Explained by Molecular Alterations in the Brain after the Event

Long-Term Susceptibility or Resilience to Traumatic Events may be Explained by Molecular Alterations in the Brain after the Event

Social withdrawal is a classic sign of PTSD, and researchers trying to understand why have found laboratory evidence that while stress hormone levels rise steadily…
A Global Team Studies the Potential Benefits of Selenium in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

A Global Team Studies the Potential Benefits of Selenium in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Although being harmful in large doses, selenium is a micronutrient that is vital to human health. Yet, recent biological studies have demonstrated that selenium, when…
Changing Messenger RNA May Provide a Novel Alzheimer’s Target

Changing Messenger RNA May Provide a Novel Alzheimer’s Target

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, which is…
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