Collaborate Disseminate
A new study has found that, in mouse models of prostate cancer, a compound extracted from sandalwood oil was effective in slowing the onset and growth of tumors and resulted in cell death. Further research will explore whether the extract can be used t… Continue reading Sandalwood oil extract an effective prostate cancer treatment in mice
A new study has found that almost all wristbands harbor bacteria that have the potential to make us sick, but some wristband materials are prone to higher bacterial counts than others. It’s a timely reminder of the importance of regularly disinfecting … Continue reading 95% of wristbands found to be a breeding ground for bacteria
If someone is at risk of heart failure, it’s important to monitor their vital signs on an ongoing basis. An experimental new wearable is designed to do exactly that, and it takes the form of an electronically endowed belt.Continue ReadingCategory: Medi… Continue reading “Smart” vitals-monitoring belt designed to warn of heart failure
It’s a sad fact that many sea turtles now suffer from fibropapillomatosis, a disease in which debilitating tumors grow on various parts of the body. There may be new hope, however, as a recent study suggests that exposure to sunlight could help afflict… Continue reading Sunlight exposure may help rehabilitate tumor-afflicted sea turtles
When performing artificial insemination, the better the motility of the sperm, the greater the chances of a successful pregnancy. That’s where a new microfluidic chip comes in, as it selects only the most vigorous, “highly-motivated” sperm from the her… Continue reading Chip selects best-performing sperm by getting them to swim upstream
As people get older, the intervertebral discs in their spine tend to deteriorate, some of which end up being surgically replaced with implants. A new patient-specific spinal model, however, could help determine how successful such surgery will be.Conti… Continue reading Patient-specific spinal model may predict the effect of disc implants
Despite being related to the humble freshwater perch, the Atlantic goliath grouper grows to be huge – up to 8 feet long (2.4 m) and 800 lb (363 kg). Scientists have recently learned more about its behaviour, using a new multifunctional high-tech tag.Co… Continue reading Sensor-packed tag gathers more data than ever on giant grouper fish
An experimental study has quantified the volume of aerosol particles generated by flushing toilets in a public restroom. The real-world research suggests even with lids closed flushing toilets can increase levels of ambient aerosol particles, heighteni… Continue reading Toilet flushing can create infectious aerosols even when lid is closed
A new study from Florida Atlantic University has modeled how effective face shields and face masks with exhaust-valves are in blocking the dispersal of aerosol-sized droplets. The research suggests the growing use of these alternative face coverings ma… Continue reading Face shields not effective replacements for cloth masks, experts say
We’ve already seen several dog-like quadruped robots, which move by walking with their four backward-bending legs. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are now getting in on the act, with their artificially-intelligent (and dog-headed) … Continue reading Astro robo-dog packs an AI-enabled "brain" in its 3D-printed head