Category: Education
Optional mask-wearing from Aug 29 as Singapore eases requirements
In a new announcement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), people in Singapore can opt to wear masks on private transport modes such as taxis, school buses, and private bus services, but will be required to do so on public […]
Brainstem stimulation a potential treatment solution for depression
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) have found deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeted towards a specific bundle of nerves in the brainstem to be a viable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A small […]
A blood test to detect diabetes before symptom onset?
Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland are looking into developing a blood test for early detection of diabetes for patients at risk. The test would check for a molecular biomarker that could be associated with a deterioration […]
Drug absorption in the stomach affected by body posture
First-of-its-kind research using a novel silicone simulator – based on the anatomy and morphology of the stomach, has shown how body posture affects stomach motility and drug dissolution. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine […]
Is chocolate really good for your health?
Chocolate’s popularity is owed to its many variable and delectable tastes – but does chocolate really benefit your health? Some studies have found that some types of chocolate are able to lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol and the […]
Introducing a digital support tool to track and reduce alcohol consumption
People who find themselves struggling to stick with their goals to reduce alcohol consumption will benefit from a new digital support tool developed by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden. Assessing participants who used the tool in a study showed […]
World-first “synthetic embryos” made from mouse stem cells
Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science (Weizmann Institute) in Israel have created “synthetic embryos” without the need for sperm, eggs, and fertilisation. The remarkable discovery instead makes use of stem cells from mice, which self-assembled into early embryo-like structures […]
Experimental long COVID treatment shows promise in small trial
A drug developed by biotechnology company Axcella Health (Axcella) was revealed to help patients recover from lingering physical and mental fatigue which is a side effect of long COVID. The drug was originally developed to treat fatty liver disease but […]
Modified nanobodies clear protein clumps associated with Parkinson’s disease
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease are caused by protein aggregations that disrupt the normal functioning of neurons in the brain. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Michigan have created a type of antibody that acts upon […]
Frog skin upcycled into collagen for wound and skin healing
Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a new clinical-grade collagen made from the waxy skin of a bullfrog – the scientists are tapping into amphibian-derived collagen products to speed up wound healing. Using marine by-products, […]
