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Green light activates modified penicillin to target bacterial infections
To make a more efficient antibiotic treatment, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science modified penicillin, so that it's activated only by green light.
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Official papers unearthed by the National Archives reveal the prime minister's frustration and concern over slow progress securing supplies of what was then seen to be a brand new "wonder drug".
Researchers identify brain circuits responsible for visual acuity
Studies demonstrate the effect of retinal injury on visual processing pathways, providing insights for the development of vision restoration therapies.
Engineered lymph node model advances human immune system research
Scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have created an engineered model of the supportive tissue found within a lymph node to study human health.
Cancers Can Be Detected in the Bloodstream 3 Years Prior to Diagnosis
Detecting cancers years before their clinical diagnosis could help provide management with a more favorable outcome
Researchers conclude that taurine is unlikely to be a good aging biomarker
Taurine recently gained popularity as dietary supplement due to recent research that found supplementation with taurine improved multiple age-related traits and extended lifespan in model organisms (worms and mice). However, there is no solid clinical data that shows its supplementation benefits humans.
Engineers Develop Genetic Testing Device to Detect Rare Mutations
A team led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers has developed a portable device capable of detecting rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood.
Unpredictable caregiving rewires the brain’s threat response
Research shows unpredictable caregiving alters brain responses to threats, highlighting the need for stable environments in childhood for healthy development
CT Colonography Beats Stool DNA Testing for Colon Cancer Screening
While both screening methods were clinically effective compared to no screening, CT Colonography led to a better reduction of colorectal cancer incidence and is also more cost-effective.
Nanoplastics reshape gut microbiome, weakening gut defenses
Research reveals how invisible nanoparticles manipulate cellular messengers, undermining your gut’s delicate microbiome, raising new questions about the unseen health risks of environmental nanoplastics.
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