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Simple model captures the key mechanics of hand-washing

Though hand-washing is proven effective in combating the spread of disease and infection, the physics behind it has rarely been studied. But in Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, researchers from Hammond Consulting Limited describe a simple model that captures the key mechanics of hand-washing.

17 Aug 2021

Researchers report potential of a berry-producing vine against lung cancer in mice

Lung cancer is known to be the most fatal form of cancer. Chemicals like 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) found in tobacco are usually the main culprits behind smoking-related lung cancer causing cancer biologists to actively explore targeted treatments.

17 Aug 2021

Blue light can activate key signaling pathway that plays role in embryonic development and cancer

Blue light is illuminating new understanding of a key signaling pathway in embryo development, tissue maintenance and cancer genesis.

17 Aug 2021

Research shines light on histamine as a potential key player in depression

Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a ‘feel-good molecule’ and antidepressants’ ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.

17 Aug 2021

NIH scientists develop new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new sample preparation method to detect SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

16 Aug 2021

New, soft and stretchable sweat-powered battery developed for use in wearable electronics

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a soft and stretchable battery that is powered by human perspiration.

16 Aug 2021

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

Neuromodulation comprises a range of therapeutic approaches to relieving symptoms, such as pain or tremors, or to restore movement or function.

16 Aug 2021

Temple researchers receive $1.25M NIH grant to advance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Like wear and tear that causes electrical systems to short circuit, neurons in the human nervous system are susceptible to degenerative processes that disrupt the flow of information.

12 Aug 2021

Alcohol consumption increases risk of several cancers while coffee protects against liver, skin cancer

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck, oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer – according to a new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund, and published this week in Nature Communications.

11 Aug 2021

Study defines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies associated with neutralization and effector functions

A new study explores the polyclonal antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 in greater detail.

10 Aug 2021

Novel model describes the coordination of beating cilia

A new model describes the coordination of beating cilia allowing to predict their functional behavior.

10 Aug 2021

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

Dotmatics Ltd, today announced it has been selected by Croda International Plc to implement its Research and Development (R&D) digital program.

From Dotmatics 10 Aug 2021

New study shows how quickly vaping can affect the cells of healthy younger nonsmokers

The risk that both tobacco and electronic cigarettes can pose to regular smokers' health has been well documented, but a new UCLA study illustrates just how quickly vaping can affect the cells of even healthy younger nonsmokers.

9 Aug 2021

New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects COVID-19 variants from saliva samples

With the Delta variant wreaking havoc on unvaccinated populations and COVID-19 cases spiking around the world, the pandemic is far from over.

6 Aug 2021

Invasive 'famine weed' could escalate the spread of malaria

An invasive weed could escalate the spread of malaria in East Africa after scientists found new evidence that it creates a favourable breeding ground for female mosquitoes, which transmit malaria.

5 Aug 2021

Study offers molecular views on how olfactory receptors work

All senses must reckon with the richness of the world, but nothing matches the challenge faced by the olfactory system that underlies our sense of smell.

4 Aug 2021

Reactive behavior is a common way to handle unexpected uncertainty, study says

People around the world dramatically changed their shopping behaviors at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 Jul 2021

Sign-up window for free COBRA coverage for many laid-off workers closes this week

After being laid off from her job as a systems analyst for a specialty chemicals company in December, Gabriela de Pompignan opted to hang on to her former employer's insurance coverage under the federal law known as COBRA.

28 Jul 2021

Simple method to assess the risk of vascular inflammation for diabetes patients

A team of international scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a simple method of extracting tiny biological particles from a person's blood and use them as biomarkers to assess the health of their blood vessels.

27 Jul 2021

Budesonide’s antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2

A new study examines the in vitro antiviral effect of pure budesonide and Pulmicort® against the SARS-CoV-2 WT and two VoCs.

26 Jul 2021

Chemicals News and Research

Simple model captures the key mechanics of hand-washing

Researchers report potential of a berry-producing vine against lung cancer in mice

Blue light can activate key signaling pathway that plays role in embryonic development and cancer

Research shines light on histamine as a potential key player in depression

NIH scientists develop new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2

New, soft and stretchable sweat-powered battery developed for use in wearable electronics

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

Temple researchers receive $1.25M NIH grant to advance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Alcohol consumption increases risk of several cancers while coffee protects against liver, skin cancer

Study defines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies associated with neutralization and effector functions

Novel model describes the coordination of beating cilia

Dotmatics to deliver the foundation for Croda’s R&D digital program: artificial intelligence and data mining

New study shows how quickly vaping can affect the cells of healthy younger nonsmokers

New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects COVID-19 variants from saliva samples

Invasive 'famine weed' could escalate the spread of malaria

Study offers molecular views on how olfactory receptors work

Reactive behavior is a common way to handle unexpected uncertainty, study says

Sign-up window for free COBRA coverage for many laid-off workers closes this week

Simple method to assess the risk of vascular inflammation for diabetes patients

Budesonide’s antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2

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