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Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues.

CHG may be the most effective irrigation solution for use during surgical treatment of bone tumors

The widely used disinfectant chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) appears to be the most effective irrigation solution for use as part of the surgical treatment of bone tumors, suggests an experimental study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

28 Oct 2022

Long-term use of e-cigs and regular cigarettes may have damaging effects on the blood vessels

Long-term use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), or vaping, can significantly impair the function of the body's blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease.

26 Oct 2022

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Researchers discuss the role of oxidative stress in genetic conditions.

10 Oct 2022

The effect of ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein, on cellular innate immune responses, autophagy, and lung cell mitochondrial metabolism

Researchers explored the role of the ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein not so extensively studied as yet.

7 Oct 2022

Hydrogen peroxide kills 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 on fabrics in 30 seconds

Three percent hydrogen peroxide eliminates 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 in all types of tested fabrics within 30 seconds.

22 Aug 2022

New hydrogel treatment disrupts cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth

The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when giving wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles, people want healthy, pearly white teeth.

3 Aug 2022

Research may have found an easy, cost-effective solution for Grapevine Trunk Diseases

Grapevine Trunk Diseases, or GTDs, are the bane of vineyard owners worldwide, and as of 2012, were responsible for more than $1.5 billion in annual economic damages.

25 Jul 2022

Defect in a protein causes motor disorders in flies

Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Osnabrück have discovered a protein whose defect causes motor disorders in flies.

22 Jul 2022

New biomimetic formulation developed to tackle glioblastoma multiforme

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive brain cancer with a poor prognosis and few treatment options. New and effective approaches for GBM treatment are therefore urgently needed.

22 Jul 2022

Supplementing diet with amino acid taurine could be a viable nutritional strategy to combat aging

When our cells process the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat every day in order to survive, they generate potentially toxic by-products popularly known as "free radicals".

20 Jul 2022

Mustard seed extract suppresses hydrogen peroxide levels in juice products

Researchers hypothesize that proteins with low nutritional value could be effectively used for antioxidant stabilization in orange juice.

13 Jul 2022

Researchers uncover a novel interplay between coral pathogen and other coral commensal bacteria

Coral is a complicated holobiont, harboring an array of life forms at different scales, including coral cells, zooxanthellae, and associated bacteria, archaea, and viruses.

1 Jul 2022

Nanoparticles may be the next-generation solution for teeth whitening

Researchers reviewed nanoparticles (NPs) as next-generation whitening agents for teeth.

17 Jun 2022

Electro-chemical bandages could be an effective alternative to antibiotics for managing wound infections

According to new research by investigators at the Mayo Clinic and Washington State University, e-bandages could be an effective alternative to antibiotics for managing wound infections. The findings are presented at ASM Microbe 2022, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

13 Jun 2022

Novel photonic technology could enable fluorescent sensors to track molecules deep inside the body

Fluorescent sensors, which can be used to label and image a wide variety of molecules, offer a unique glimpse inside living cells.

30 May 2022

Diabetes drug can improve the efficiency and efficacy of antibacterial treatments

Old dogs may not learn new tricks, but old drugs can, according to a research team based in China. The collaboration found that Metformin, a small molecule drug that has been used to treat type II diabetes for more than 50 years, can improve the efficiency and efficacy of antibacterial treatments for quick wound-healing in mice.

27 May 2022

Engineered water nanostructures as a new technology against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the MDPI journal Nanomaterials, a research group from the United States (US) has shown the possibility of inactivating surrogates of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on surfaces with the use of specific water nanostructures incorporated with nature-derived antimicrobials.

24 May 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Autoclave Cleaning

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From Duraline BioSystems, Inc. 16 May 2022

Mitochondrial respiratory chain is essential for NLRP3 inflammasome activation

Northwestern Medicine investigators recently discovered that the mitochondrial respiratory chain — a series of protein complexes essential for a cellular respiration and energy production — is necessary for the activation of another protein complex linked to inflammation and the progression of chronic diseases, according to a study published in Nature Immunology.

12 May 2022

‘Smart’ diaper could provide painless and quick bedside urinalyses

Urine can reveal a lot about a person's health. But physicians don't currently have a convenient or fast way of tracking the concentration of important compounds in their patients' urine.

5 May 2022