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How Connectivity Is Shaping the Future of Laboratory Medicine
The time is ripe for labs and manufacturing facilities to embrace the modern gift of connectivity
Tiny Dancers: Scientists Synchronize Bacterial Motion
Researchers at TU Delft have discovered that E. coli bacteria can synchronise their movements, creating order in seemingly random biological systems. By trapping individual bacteria in micro-engineered circular cavities and coupling these cavities through narrow channels, the team observed coordinated bacterial motion. Their findings, which have potential applications in engineering controllable biological oscillator networks, were recently published in Small.
Psilocybin therapy reduces depression in clinicians after pandemic frontline work
A randomized trial shows significant improvements in depression symptoms among healthcare workers using psilocybin, highlighting a potential breakthrough in mental health care.
American Associated Pharmacies Struck by Ransomware Attack
Clinical laboratories and anatomic pathology groups should consider these cyberattacks on major healthcare entities as reminders that they should tighten their cybersecurity protections
The Heart Has Its Own 'Brain'
New research shows that the heart has its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat
Can Plastic-Eating Bugs Help with Our Microplastic Problem?
Researchers find that mealworms can eat microplastics without affecting survival or growth
New Laser Technique Achieves Atomic-Scale Precision on Diamond Surfaces
Imagine placing an object under a microscope and pressing a button to rearrange the surface atoms with atomic-scale precision. This once sci-fi scenario is now a reality thanks to pioneering research recently published in Applied Surface Science.
In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives
NIH modeling study looked at the individual and combined impacts of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Brief bursts of activity linked to heart health benefits for women
A study reveals that just 3.4 minutes of daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) is associated with a 45% reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events and a 67% lower risk of heart failure in women
Can AI fix the peer review bottleneck? Top journals weigh in
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open explores attitudes towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical journals.