Category: Features
Human protein sensitivity increased with “sonogenetics” ultrasound stimulation
Scientists from California’s Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed an ingenious method to safely activate, and control mammalian cells located deep in the body – by using “sonogenetics,” a burst of ultrasound. Sonogenetics was used to activate human cell […]
#CovidHomeCare kits to be distributed by Malaysian Red Crescent Society
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) will be handing out 9,000 #CovidHomeCare kits containing vital items including thermometers and paracetamol to support marginalised COVID-19 patients who are undergoing home quarantine. “We believe the #CovidHomeCare kit could help to ease their […]
Paracetamol use exacerbates stroke risk in people with hypertension
Studies by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, reveal people who take paracetamol on prescription could be at increased risk of heart attacks and stroke especially if they have hypertension or high blood pressure. Paracetamol is widely prescribed as […]
Osteoarthritis prevention and management with active lifestyle and good nutrition
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory disease where the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones break down over time – OA most notably effects high-use joints such as those in the hands, hips, and knees. Although OA often occurs […]
New COVID-19 test delivers accurate results in just 4 minutes
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are considered the gold standard for accurate COVID-19 diagnosis but takes time and trained laboratory personnel to process. Chinese scientists at Fudan University have developed an equally accurate testing device for COVID-19, one that uses […]
New gene associated with interstitial lung disease development in children
A previously unknown genetic cause of interstitial lung disease – in a puzzling case of a child – has been identified by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, US. Interstitial lung disease is caused by scarring of the lung […]
Increased hydration from regular exercise keeps away dry eyes
Scientists at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have determined that regular physical activity is an effective way to maintain ocular health. An unusual but no less meaningful benefit of physical activity is that it ensures the ocular surface remains well-lubricated […]
Current vaccines work just as well compared to Omicron-specific booster
US government researchers have reported on an animal study whose results suggest an Omicron-specific booster on top of the current host of vaccines may not be needed. A study in monkeys vaccinated with two doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, plus […]
Antimalarial drugs development could be based on enzyme reaction in plants
An enzyme critical to removing chromosome tangles that occur in the cell nucleus of plants may be key to developing antimalarial drugs in the future. An international team of researchers led by those from the John Innes Centre (JIC) in […]
Automated food tracking system developed for nursing homes
Long-term care (LTC) or nursing homes face a common problem: malnutrition – it is estimated that more than half of its residents are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition because of their refusal to eat certain foods. New technology […]
