Nighttime Lights May Prolong Allergies and Researchers Explain How

Medicine & Technology Jul 18, 2022

Researchers show how night pollution may prolong allergies in people. How do nighttime lights contribute to longer periods of allergies? Read to find out.

Bacteria-Based Microrobots Developed to Help Battle Cancer

Jul 18, 2022

Researchers have combined biology with robotics to make microrobots, a potential treatment for cancer. Read to know more about this new development in nanotech.

How Many Alcoholic Drinks Does it Take to Increase Risks of Cognitive Decline? Study Says 4

Jul 15, 2022

Alcohol is known to have negative effects on health, but how drastic the extent of this damage isn't clear. Read on to find out how four regular units of alcohol are enough to cause cognitive decline.

Groundbreaking Study Identifies 14,000 Unique DNA Sites Providing Blueprint for Embryogenesis

Jul 15, 2022

Transforming skin cells into embryonic or placental stem cells has revolutionized science in recent decades. Read on to discover how researchers stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery of DNA sites that map out embryogenesis.

GoogleAI Helps Theoretical Physicists Discover the Most Complex Protein Knot

Jul 15, 2022

The functionality of proteins depends on their structure. Which is why experts searched for the most complex protein knot with the help of Google's AI.

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Linked to Negative Health Impacts and Early Death Than Women

Jul 15, 2022

Men, on average, live shorter than women. Read on to find out how the loss of Y chromosome in men leads to negative health impacts and early death.

Cancer Drug Under Investigation Unexpectedly Triggers Spinal Cord Recovery in Mice Models

Jul 14, 2022

A cancer drug currently being investigated surprised researchers when it aided in the recovery of spinal cord injuries in mice models. Read on to find out how the drug works and what it means for future therapies.

Novel AI System Created to Classify Inflammatory Bowel Disease Neoplasia Lesions, Increased Diagnosis Accuracy

Jul 14, 2022

Diagnosing the level and malignancy of lesions is an efficient way to ensure treatment success. Read on to find out how an AI system developed by researchers has a higher accuracy rate of classifying IBD neoplasia lesions.

Johns Hopkins Gets Permit to Continue Experimenting on Barn Owls, After Lengthy Battle With PETA Over Animal Cruelty

Jul 13, 2022

Johns Hopkins obtains a new permit to continue studying barn owls. This comes after a long-time battle against an animal rights group. Read to know more.

Novel System Improves Breast Cancer Diagnoses While Decreasing Doctor's Workload

Jul 13, 2022

Early detection of breast cancer is vital to treatment. Read on how a two-step AI system increases breast cancer diagnoses while reducing doctors' workloads and stress.

Most Detailed Map Developed for Better Insight Into How Immune Cells Linked to Diseases Function

Jul 13, 2022

Scientists apply new technologies in developing a detailed map to better understand how the immune system associated with diseases functions. Read to learn more.

Risks of Anal Cancer Cut by Half in HIV-Positive Patients with Precancerous Anal Lesion Treatment

Jul 12, 2022

Anal cancer progression in people living with HIV is higher than in the general population. Click here to learn why a recent study suggests treating precancerous anal lesions in people living with HIV reduces risks of anal cancer by more than half.

Engineers Develop Biohybrid Material That Mimics Natural Tissue

Jul 12, 2022

Regenerative medicine needs materials that are soft enough to flex and bend yet durable. Read on learn more about a biohybrid material that can perform just like natural tissue.

Queensland Confirms First Case of Hendra Virus Since 2017; What Are the Symptoms, Treatments?

Jul 11, 2022

Queensland government recently announced it has detected the first case of Hendra virus in the state. Read to know more about the first case in five years.

Monkeypox Patient Escapes May Pen Hospital Isolation; Says He Travelled from the UK to ‘Enjoy’ Vacation in Jamaica

Jul 09, 2022

A traveler from the UK who was confirmed to be infected with the monkeypox virus fled isolation at the May Pen Hospital. Read to know his reason for escaping.