Category: Education
Newly-discovered “youth” protein protects against aging conditions of the eye
An eye protein abundant in young retinas has been found to promote a cellular recycling process that maintains vision, say scientists at the US National Eye Institute (NEI). The protein in question is called pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) contained in […]
Preventing muscle wasting with serum from hibernating black bears
Human skeletal muscle cells infused with serum from the blood of hibernating black bears exhibited significant protein growth leading to an increase in muscle mass. The fascinating discovery was made by scientists at Hiroshima University and Hokkaido University in Japan, […]
Compact microparticles offer new vaccine delivery approach
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with single-shot, “self-boosting” vaccines made from a biocompatible polymer (PLGA). The polymer microparticles containing the vaccines resemble tiny coffee cups sealed with a lid. The particles can remain under the […]
Preterm babies benefit most from mother’s milk
Children born preterm who received greater quantities of maternal milk in the first weeks and months of life were found to have greater academic achievement, higher IQs, and reduced ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) symptoms later on. Investigators from Brigham and […]
Bioresorbable nerve cooling device blocks pain signals
A dissolvable implant that relieves pain is a much-needed alternative to highly addictive pain medications. The idea sounds farfetched, but a Northwestern University-led team of researchers have successfully developed such a device: a biocompatible, water-soluble implant that leverages the concept […]
Researchers study possibility of single-injection treatment for HIV
Tel Aviv University researchers are experimenting with a one-time vaccine for patients diagnosed with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), using genetically modified white blood cells. A technique developed in the lab of Dr. Adi Barzel – from the school of neurobiology, […]
Nurses facing burnout, psychological and emotional distress post-COVID, study finds
A cross-country survey of nurses and midwives in the UK has found deep repercussions due to the COVID-19 pandemic: many nurses and midwives report feeling unaccustomed to redeployment, which involved caring for high numbers of critically ill patients and witnessing […]
Potentially deadly gas in foam form found to soothe inflammation
Despite the toxic and dangerous effects of carbon monoxide gas, a team of researchers has discovered that, when incorporated into stable foams, carbon monoxide can reduce inflammation and aid tissue regeneration. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brigham and […]
Music “speaks” to patients with dementia
Dementia is a degenerative condition that is hard to escape from as we age. Different therapy-based interventions have been developed to help people with dementia including talking therapy and pet therapy alongside cognitive stimulation methods – these continue to be […]
Weight control in a pill?
A collaborative effort led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor) looks into the possibility of packaging the benefits of exercise – in relation to weight management – into pill form. The researchers have identified a molecule in the […]
