Experts estimate up to one third of people attending specialist memory clinics in the UK could have a condition that…
Negative side effects of opioids could be coming from users’ own immune systems
In addition to possibly developing opioid use disorder, those who take opioids long term can develop chronic inflammation and heightened…
Immunotherapy extends survival in mouse model of hard-to-treat breast cancer
Immunotherapies for cancer — treatments that prime the immune system to attack tumors — are valuable weapons in the anti-cancer…
Micro- and nanoplastics detectable in human tissues
Plastic pollution is a global problem. Even when plastic bags or water bottles break down, tiny fragments can still contaminate…
More healthful milk chocolate by adding peanut, coffee waste
Milk chocolate is a consumer-favorite worldwide, prized for its sweet flavor and creamy texture. In contrast, dark chocolate has high…
Bio-based communication networks could control cells in the body to treat conditions
Electronic devices and biological cells communicate through very different mechanisms. Now, scientists report progress on tiny communication networks that overcome…
Targeting iron uptake to create a new class of antibiotics against UTIs
At least half of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetimes, and many of the infections…
‘Cyborg’ technology could enable new diagnostics, merger of humans and AI
Although true ‘cyborgs’ are science fiction, researchers are moving toward integrating electronics with the body. Such devices could monitor tumors…
Stopping tooth decay before it starts — without killing bacteria
Eating sugar or other carbohydrates after dental cleanings causes oral bacteria to quickly rebuild plaque and to produce acids that…
Mixing silk with polymers could lead to better biomedical implants
Spun by spiders and silkworms, silk has mystified human engineers who have yet to figure out how to artificially recreate…