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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

UD researchers pioneer universal, economical method for proteomics sample preparation

Proteins are workhorses that carry out most of the biological functions in our cells. While the genes we inherit from our parents, our so-called genome, are fixed and usually remain unchanged throughout our lives, proteins in our bodies are constantly changing, as we age, under different health conditions and upon stimulation, such as with medical treatment.

11 Jun 2024

Next-generation soft robots with sensory e-skin enhance patient care

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists have created innovative soft robots equipped with electronic skins and artificial muscles, allowing them to sense their surroundings and adapt their movements in real-time, according to the paper, "Skin-Inspired, Sensory Robots for Electronic Implants," in Nature Communications.

11 Jun 2024

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT® Technology

Revolutionizing Non-Invasive Diagnostics with Plasmion’s SICRIT Breath Analysis.

From Plasmion 11 Jun 2024

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

People born with the common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme in the adrenal glands needed to make the hormones cortisol and aldorsterone, which are involved in the body's response to stress and blood pressure regulation.

10 Jun 2024

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

In the heart-pounding action scenes of your favorite blockbuster, it's not always the A-list actor taking the risks but the unsung heroes-;stunt performers-;who bring those breathtaking moments to life.

10 Jun 2024

Teprotumumab shows long-lasting benefits for thyroid eye disease patients

Most patients with thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab didn't require additional treatments nearly 2 years later, according to industry-supported research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass., and published in the journal Thyroid.

10 Jun 2024

Johns Hopkins researchers discover how epilepsy drug modulates brain activity

By super cooling a molecule on the surface of brain cells down to about minus 180 degrees Celsius -; nearly twice as cold as the coldest places in Antarctica -; scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined how a widely-used epilepsy drug works to dampen the excitability of brain cells and help to control, although not cure, seizures.

10 Jun 2024

Transplanted gut microbes from aged mice trigger inflammation in young germ-free mice

When scientists transplanted the gut microbes of aged mice into young "germ-free" mice -; raised to have no gut microbes of their own -; the recipient mice experienced an increase in inflammation that parallels inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans.

10 Jun 2024

Xylitol linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

7 Jun 2024

Critical role of protein-lipid interactions in mitochondrial energy production revealed

By studying mutations in yeast and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found that biochemical bonds between fats and proteins in the mitochondrion, the cell's powerhouse, play a crucial role in how our cells produce energy.

7 Jun 2024

Moffitt Cancer Center leads the way in revolutionizing cancer treatment with bioengineering

Bioengineering is revolutionizing cancer research, and Moffitt Cancer Center is at the forefront of this transformative movement.

7 Jun 2024

Innovative nanotechnology offers new hope for fibrosis treatment

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are developing a new therapeutic approach that uses nanoparticles for the treatment of skin and lung fibrosis, conditions that can result in severe damage to the body's tissues.

6 Jun 2024

NIH invests $30M to pilot a national primary care research network

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investing approximately $30 million in total over fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to pilot a national primary care research network that integrates clinical research with community-based primary care.

6 Jun 2024

‘Artificial lymph node’ shows potential to treat cancer

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed an artificial lymph node with the potential to treat cancer, according to a new study in mice and human cells.

6 Jun 2024

Study reveals ChatGPT's role in assisting autistic workers

A new Carnegie Mellon University study shows that many people with autism embrace ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools for help and advice as they confront problems in their workplaces.

6 Jun 2024

AI-powered liquid biopsy shows promise in early detection of lung cancer

Using artificial intelligence technology to identify patterns of DNA fragments associated with lung cancer, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and other institutions have developed and validated a liquid biopsy that may help identify lung cancer earlier.

6 Jun 2024