A new study makes the case for why it is time to abandon the practice of patient shielding in radiology.
Early molecular signs of high-risk pregnancy
Women who have healthy pregnancies tend to show distinct changes in the activities of immune genes starting early in pregnancy,…
Testing how well water disinfectants damage antibiotic resistance genes
A team tested how well current water and wastewater disinfecting methods affect antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial DNA. While these…
New technique to test for viral infections
Researchers have developed technology that can detect small amounts of antibodies in a person’s blood. Using a small wire that…
Novel 5-minute workout improves blood pressure, may boost brain function
Five minutes daily of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training lowers blood pressure, improves vascular health, boosts fitness and sharpens memory, according…
New DNA ‘shredder’ technique goes beyond CRISPR’s scissors
An international team has unveiled a new CRISPR-based tool that acts more like a shredder than the usual scissor-like action…
Genes linked with the most common liver cancer
Researchers have provided the first summary of the experimental evidence supporting the AKR1B10 enzyme as a promising therapeutic target for…
Cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses
Dangerous airborne viruses are rendered harmless on-the-fly when exposed to energetic, charged fragments of air molecules, researchers have shown.
Five-minute sample processing enhances DNA imaging and analysis
Scientists have developed a fast, simple sample preparation method that enhances imaging of DNA to better analyze its physical properties…
Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression
A study found that childhood trauma is linked to abnormal connectivity in the brain in adults with major depressive disorder…