Cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses
They hope to one day harness this capability to replace a century-old device: the surgical mask..
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Slug glue reveals clues for making better medical adhesives: Findings could lead to suture alternatives that are flexible and strong
Typical sutures like staples and stitches often lead to scarring and create holes in the skin that could increase the chance of infection after surgeryz
Rebecca Falconer
Rebecca Falconer, who conducted one of the studies. "Understanding the roles of adhesive proteins in the slug glue would aid in the creation
Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years: New design method to create soft robots
This trend comes with an increasing demand for caregivers capable of providing 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes and apartments.
Relationship benefits can be seen in your eyes: The presence of a spouse provides immediate stress protection
BYU psychology professor Wendy Birmingham's lab used an infrared camera to put an innovative twist on their latest study of marriage and stress..
New DNA 'shredder' technique goes beyond CRISPR's scissors
But sometimes, it takes more than scissors to do the job.
The Fox Owns the Henhouse—When Public Safety is Governed by Private Profit
This article was written by By José Solís, Ph.D.Posted here with permission.
Just an hour of weekly walking staves off disability: All brisk walking, even short walks, help prevent disability in older adults with osteoarthritis
"This is less than 10 minutes a day for people to maintain their independence.
Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer's and other diseases: Scientists trace path of bacterial toxins from the mouth to the brain and other tissues
The bacterium, Porphyromonas gingivalis, is the bad actor involved in periodontitis, the most serious form of gum disease..
3D-printed transparent skull provides a window to the brain: Device could provide new insight for brain research on concussions, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
The research is published in Nature Communications.Researchers also plan to commercialize the device, which they call See-Shell.
Wide variations in how well or poorly people age: United States ranks 54th between Iran (53rd) and Antigua and Barbuda (55th)
A 30-year gap separates countries with the highest and lowest ages at which people experience the health problems of a 65-year-old, according to a new scientific study.
Researchers discover the source of new neurons in brain's hippocampus: Findings extend understanding of how a continuous supply of neurons throughout life is connected with learning and memory
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have shown, in mice, that one type of stem cell that makes adult neurons is the source of this lifetime stock of new cells in the hippocampus. Published this week in Cell, these findings may help neuroscientists figure
Boy Or Girl? It's In The Father's Genes
The work by Corry Gellatly, a research scientist at the university, has shown that men inherit a tendency to have more sons or more daughters from their parents.
Microglia, cells thought restricted to central nervous system, are redefined in new study
Inside the central nervous system (CNS), a region that includes the brain and spinal cord, it is the job of certain cells, called microglia, to clean up that cellular debris.
'Molecular surgery' reshapes living tissue with electricity but no incisions
The researchers will present their results today at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2019 National Meeting Exposition.
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study
"We know that spending time in nature reduces stress, but until now it was unclear how much is enough, how often to do it, or even what kind of nature experience will benefit us," says Dr.