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Researchers have developed a soft conductive electrode that doesn’t require invasive surgery to implant and is resorbed by the body over time. They say their method could be a novel way of treating non-chronic conditions such as cancer and nerve injuri… Continue reading Organic electrode may allow short-term electrotherapy without surgery
A new study has found that a single radiologist screening mammograms picked up more incidents of breast cancer and was more efficient when supported by AI. The researchers say their approach would be a safe alternative to having two radiologists ‘doubl… Continue reading AI-supported mammography screening saves time & detects more cancer
Chlorine has long been used as an effective way of removing microorganisms, including bacteria, from drinking water but it has been linked to health problems. In a new study, researchers looked at how the bacteria responded when chlorine was removed fr… Continue reading Could predatory bacteria replace chlorine as an effective water purifier?
With the incidence of type 2 diabetes increasing alarmingly, science is looking to genetics to better understand the processes underlying this chronic illness. A new study has isolated a gene not previously associated with diabetes that seems to lead t… Continue reading Gene linked to leukemia found to decrease insulin production in diabetics
Scientists see massive potential in the possibility of manipulating or mimicking the natural process of photosynthesis, which could lead to new forms of clean fuel, ways to soak up carbon dioxide or aid in drug discovery. New research has tugged this t… Continue reading Mirrors place light in “captivity” to boost photosynthesis
Obesity is by far the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but one in five people diagnosed with the disease are of a normal weight. A new test promises a novel way to estimate diabetes risk by looking for patterns of molecules in blood samples… Continue reading New blood test predicts type 2 diabetes risk in people of normal weight
The Sun is capable of some worryingly powerful outbursts. In ice cores from both ends of the planet, scientists have discovered evidence of an extreme solar storm that struck Earth around 9,200 years ago, and strangely, it seemed to have occurred durin… Continue reading Ancient ice reveals powerful solar storm during Sun’s “quiet” phase
Scientists are already able to ascertain what species are present in aquatic environments, by analyzing the cast-off DNA which is present in the water. Now, for the first, a team has conducted an insect survey by analyzing DNA found in the air.Continue… Continue reading Scientists assess insect biodiversity by analyzing airborne DNA
A new study is proposing blood levels of a specific protein may serve as a useful predictor of type 2 diabetes developing up to two decades before any symptoms appear. The findings indicate a diagnostic blood test could be deployed to offer people a wa… Continue reading Blood biomarker predicts type 2 diabetes risk up to 19 years before onset
Living with chronic pain can be very difficult, especially since heavy-duty pain relievers typically have unwanted side effects, and can be habit-forming. An experimental new treatment, however, gets around those limitations by using implanted electrod… Continue reading Implanted microelectrodes used for side-effect-free pain relief