Damaged nerves regenerate faster when protein clusters are broken apart, releasing mRNAs that can be used to rebuild the nerve.…
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A new approach boosts lithium-ion battery efficiency and puts out fires, too
Building new functionality into an overlooked lithium-ion battery component addresses two major goals of battery research: extending the driving range…
Inexpensive and rapid testing of drugs for resistant infections possible
A rapid and simple method for testing the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes has been developed and validated.
Machine learning uncovers potential new TB drugs
Using a machine-learning approach that incorporates uncertainty, researchers identified several promising compounds that target a protein required for the survival…
Ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
Researchers have developed a technique that uses ultrasound to provide non-invasive assessments of pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema. The technique…
Case 32-2020: A 63-Year-Old Man with Confusion, Fatigue, and Garbled Speech
Presentation of Case. Dr. Kevin L. Ard: A 63-year-old man was evaluated at this hospital in the spring because of…
Genetic Risk of Severe Covid-19
The large majority of patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have mild or no symptoms, whereas…
Audio Interview: Vaccinology and Covid-19
The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission,…