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Matching blood types from donor to recipient is one of the major problems in organ donation. Now, a team of researchers in Canada has developed an enzyme treatment to convert donated organs to the universal O blood type, allowing them to be safely tran… Continue reading Enzyme treatment could make donor organs compatible with any patient
From diabetes to rare blood disease, CRISPR gene-editing technology is changing the way we tackle many threats to public health, and there are few bigger than those posed by vector-borne diseases carried by tiny critters. We’ve seen much exciting progr… Continue reading First ever gene-edited ticks offer new weapons against Lyme disease
Radio waves don’t travel well through water, which is why devices such as ROVS (remotely operated vehicles) have to be linked to their operator via a communications cable. According to a new study, however, solar panels may soon allow for practical und… Continue reading Solar cells used to boost wireless underwater communications
When conducting studies on how people react to different displays of emotion, actual human faces may not express those emotions exactly the same way each time, while photos or videos just aren’t as impactful. That’s why scientists have developed an exp… Continue reading Emotion-expressing “android child” could find use in psych studies
Although we’ve been hearing about various stronger forms of concrete, one of the keys to making concrete last longer is to keep water from seeping into it in the first place. A new surface sealant could help, as it reportedly makes existing concrete 75… Continue reading Surface sealant uses nanotech to make concrete last longer
While it’s a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.Continue R… Continue reading Probiotic bacteria may find use in antibiotic-free acne treatment
When you first see the Z-Triton 2.0 you may find yourself wondering whether this strange-looking vehicle is a boat, a trike, or some kind of micro-shelter – and it’s a yes to all three. After first being unveiled as a prototype back in 2020, Z-Triton d… Continue reading One-of-a-kind amphibious camper-trike hits pre-order stage
A wide-ranging study into pharmaceutical pollution of the world’s rivers has found that more than a quarter of those analyzed carry potentially toxic levels of drugs. The research greatly expands our scope of knowledge around this type of pollution, an… Continue reading Global river study finds pharmaceutical contamination on every continent
If you were in a business meeting or a quiet library, it wouldn’t really be appropriate if you suddenly blurted out “Siri, check email.” That’s where the Speechin necklace is designed to come in, as it recognizes silent speech.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Speechin necklace recognizes its wearer’s silently spoken words
While non-alcoholic beer has some obvious advantages over its traditional counterpart, many people say that it just doesn’t taste as good. Danish scientists now claim to have overcome that problem, using genetically engineered baker’s yeast.Continue Re… Continue reading Engineered yeast could improve the flavor of non-alcoholic beer