Low level of common nutrient linked to disease-causing DNA damage

If you’re getting plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you’re probably doing fine. But if your diet is lacking, you might want to pay attention to this new eye-opening study that links a mineral deficiency issue to DNA changes.Conti… Continue reading Low level of common nutrient linked to disease-causing DNA damage

The AI doc will see your tongue now – and tell you what’s wrong with you

Updating an ancient form of health diagnosis with modern machine learning, researchers have developed a remarkable system that can reveal a range of medical conditions just by looking at your tongue. Testing showed off its near perfect accuracy.Continu… Continue reading The AI doc will see your tongue now – and tell you what’s wrong with you

Stubborn wounds meet their match in cold plasma jet-charged dressing

Using a cold plasma jet to activate hydrogel, researchers have created a dressing with antibacterial and wound-healing properties. The technology could be used as an alternative to current treatments that rely on antibiotics to treat chronic wounds, su… Continue reading Stubborn wounds meet their match in cold plasma jet-charged dressing

In a first, study finds just how romantic love rewires the brain

For the first time, scientists have uncovered how the brain’s Behavioral Activation System can override other cognitive functions and subdue external stimuli when we experience romantic love, driving that all-consuming focus on the other person. It’s a… Continue reading In a first, study finds just how romantic love rewires the brain

All-seeing skin, detachable butts and zombies: Animal oddities of 2023

The animal kingdom has no shortage of weird and wonderful surprises, and this year biologists gave us some real treats to talk about at the dinner table. All walks of life, from microscopic bacteria to huge cetaceans have remarkable, varied adaptations… Continue reading All-seeing skin, detachable butts and zombies: Animal oddities of 2023

Fluctuating blood pressure increases risk of dementia in older people

A new study has found that short blood pressure fluctuations – across a day or several days – increase the risk of dementia in older adults. The findings suggest that blood pressure variability could serve as an early clinical marker of cognitive impai… Continue reading Fluctuating blood pressure increases risk of dementia in older people

Nanoparticles and novel drug combine in breakthrough acne treatment

For the estimated 800 million people worldwide – and 45 million in the US alone – battling personal wars with acne, a new, broadly successful mode of treatment would have a profound impact on quality of life.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Unive… Continue reading Nanoparticles and novel drug combine in breakthrough acne treatment

Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing

Researchers have found that using nano-sized flakes of black phosphorus on wounds infected with drug-resistant superbugs not only kills the pathogens, but also promotes wound healing. More than a coating, the innovative antimicrobial can be incorporate… Continue reading Phosphorus-based nanotech rips apart superbugs & accelerates healing

“Puke pills” could stop introduced foxes from decimating native species

The European red fox isn’t native to Australia, but it certainly does live there now, preying on native species. In an effort to help restore the ecological balance, scientists are experimenting with putting foxes off of some of those creatures, by mak… Continue reading “Puke pills” could stop introduced foxes from decimating native species

New prostate cancer biomarkers to help improve diagnosis and treatment

Researchers have identified three new prostate cancer biomarkers that improve the visibility of cancer cells used by pathologists to grade the disease’s severity. The novel technique could assist in determining which patients require urgent treatment a… Continue reading New prostate cancer biomarkers to help improve diagnosis and treatment