Fabricated Electronic Skin Perceive Pain Like Humans, Paving Way for Prosthetics and Robotics

TECH & INNOVATION 09.02.2020 07:40 AM

A team from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia has created the prototype for an electronic artificial skin that can replicate how human skin perceives pain.

4 Examples of Origami-Inspired Innovations in Science

08.26.2020 22:00 PM

With its beauty founded on subtle mathematical concepts, Origami offers patterns in creating efficient and flexible structures. Here are four examples of how the ancient art of folding papers have led to innovative applications in various fields of science:

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

08.23.2020 07:30 AM

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

AeroNabs: A Novel Protection Against COVID

08.12.2020 08:20 AM

A new synthetic and inhalable substance is the next promising cure against COVID-19, reported in the latest bioRxiv Tuesday, August 11.

Cell ‘Membrane on a Chip’ Developed for Screening of Coronavirus Drug Candidates

07.06.2020 04:35 AM

Scientists recreate human cell membranes onto an electronic chip to measure its behavior with external substances such as viruses and antibiotics. Soon, it will be screening drug candidates for coronavirus.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

06.17.2020 06:21 AM

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Study Suggests Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

05.22.2020 00:59 AM

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

Scientists Use AI To Detect Glaucoma Progression to Blindness 18 Months Earlier Than The Current Standard

05.04.2020 00:01 AM

In yet another medicine breakthrough, doctors have found a quick, automated and highly sensitive way to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of a rapid progression of glaucoma

New Research Reveals Compound That Eliminates Chronic Pain in Mice; Promising Development for Medicine

04.30.2020 23:52 PM

Good riddance chronic pain! A decade-long work has finally paid off as researchers successfully eliminated chronic pain in mice with the use of a compound called Tat-P4-(C5)2. They are now prepping for human trails and hoping that they can soon produce a drug without harmful side effects. Click the link above to learn more.

Chinese Doctors Turned Coronavirus Victims Find Their Skin Turning Black: How Does That Happen?

04.20.2020 22:51 PM

Two Chines doctors who have become victims of the coronavirus are now experiencing an odd change in their bodies as their skin darkens due to liver damage and certain medications.

56 New York Hospitals Now Treat COVID-19 Patients with Anti-malaria Drug; New Evidence Shows It's Ineffective

04.06.2020 02:13 AM

Antimalarial medication 'Hydroxychloroquine' or 'Chloroquine' is now being administered to coronavirus patients in the U.S. even as new evidence shows it does only much.

Coronavirus Treatment: A Promising Work in Progress

02.18.2020 17:21 PM

Although COVID-19 cure is still to be discovered, a lot of clinical trials are underway. The Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, has taken the world by storm with its respiratory dangers which include shortness of breath, coughing, and fever.

Liberal Democrats Promise To Make Accessible Protective HIV Drugs

12.02.2019 10:04 AM

This article talks about Liberal Democrats making a promise to make protective HIV drugs accessible to the public.

Nine-year-old Genius to Graduate University

11.23.2019 10:21 AM

A nine-year-old boy from Belgium is getting attention all over the world because he is already set to graduate University.

FDA Approves Anxiety Meds for Dogs: Cheaper Medicine for Dogs Promises Help in Dealing with Separation Anxiety

11.04.2019 07:34 AM

Symptoms of anxiety would include panting, drooling, compulsive behavior, destructive behavior, and always pacing around, to name a few.

No more needles: New capsule design just as effective as injections

10.10.2019 04:45 AM

Researchers at MIT have created a new capsule design that allows oral delivery of previously injected drugs.

RoboPatient Aims to Be the New Trainer of Medical Students

09.14.2019 09:15 AM

A combined technology of augmented reality and robotics, the RoboPatient gives medical students and learning professionals an advanced setup for hands on training.

This Pet Food Manufacturer is Working on Cat Food to Help Out People with Cat Allergies

07.28.2019 10:24 AM

Helping people prevent their cat allergies may be by way of adjusting the cat’s diet, not the person’s body system.

Obesity May Be Affected by Defects in the Immune System as Seen in Mice

07.28.2019 10:23 AM

A study in the bodily systems of mice suggest that some defects in the immune system may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Botox, No Longer Just Cosmetic but an Aid in Possible Treatment of Endometriosis

07.26.2019 02:24 AM

New study says that Botox injections could help alleviate pain caused by endometriosis suffered by millions of women worldwide.

Hospital Infections Rampant And It’s Not What You Think

07.16.2019 08:30 AM

Medical devices are often seen as the source of the infection, but people always ask how patients develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.