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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.

A leather-based in vitro model for determining the effect of cosmetics on skin microbes

A recent study discusses the development of a leather-based in vitro model due to its close resemblance to human skin.

28 Aug 2022

Study may lead to a novel treatment strategy for inflammatory diseases by manipulating IκBζ function

In the normal small intestine, the levels of SFB and Th17 cells are both maintained constant as they counterbalance each other. Th17 cells release IL-17 to limit unwanted expansion of SFB, whereas decrease in the number of SFB eases the restrictive action of Th17 cells.

26 Aug 2022

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

A new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-aged children can successfully use a nasal swab to obtain their own COVID-19 test specimen.

26 Aug 2022

Mouse embryoids offer a promising model system to spur research into embryonic development and disease

Scientists funded in part by the National Institutes of Health have generated a mouse embryo model, or embryoid, that develops beyond neurulation—formation of the neural tube, which gives rise to the central nervous system—and closely mirrors natural mouse embryos 8.5 days after fertilization.

25 Aug 2022

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

Epidemics and pandemics have been frightening the human chase again and again. SARS, H1N1, Ebola, and more have exposed their real face in the past, but with every such outbreak.

25 Aug 2022

Researchers report large molecular compounds and nanoscale nanozyme of two traditional Chinese medicines may inhibit COVID-19 signaling

Researchers investigated the potential anti-COVID-19 activity of traditional Chinese medicine.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have demonstrated that a neurosurgical procedure used to research and measure dopamine and serotonin in the human brain is safe.

24 Aug 2022

Tiny sensor can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac cells

Using a suspended nanowire, a University of Massachusetts research team has, for the first time, created a tiny sensor that can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac tissue, work promising for cardiac disease studies, drug testing and regenerative medicine.

24 Aug 2022

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 (ATP1A1) subunit proteins could help identify novel therapies for addressing blood clots and thrombosis, according to a new study by Marshall University researchers.

24 Aug 2022

Doctor's trustworthiness influences pain-related brain activity in patients

When doctors are seen as less trustworthy by their patients it can increase reported pain and pain-related brain activity, new research from the University of Miami suggests.

24 Aug 2022

Social media messaging strategies can help educate young adults about HPV vaccine interventions

Public health researchers from the University of California, Irvine identified several social media messaging strategies to educate young adults and their parents about evidence-based interventions around the human papillomaviruses (HPV).

24 Aug 2022

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Previous research has shown that low physical activity and greater time spent sitting are associated with a higher risk of death. Does risk change if a person is genetically predisposed to live a long life?

24 Aug 2022

Biological effects of nanoplastics in paints

A recent study analyzed paint composition and its biological properties, as paints release polymers and particles into the environment.

24 Aug 2022

Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

A paper-based diagnostic has been developed by Jinghong Li, Weimin Li, Ruijin Deng, and colleagues from Boston University for the identification of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with high sensitivity.

23 Aug 2022

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

A new preclinical drug candidate developed by scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) shows great promise in eradicating the bacteria causing gonorrhea, according to a new publication.

23 Aug 2022

Study identifies links between combinations of early childhood adversity and risk of premature death

Poverty, combined with other types of adversity in early childhood, is associated with greater chances of premature death in adulthood, compared to other adverse childhood experiences, according to a study of more than 46,000 people by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

23 Aug 2022

Wyss Institute's DNA nanotechnology-driven SPEAR protein-detection technology licensed to Spear Bio

Today, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Spear Bio, Inc.announced that the Institute's DNA nanotechnology-driven ultrasensitive SPEAR protein-detection technology has been licensed to the newly formed Boston-based startup.

23 Aug 2022

Novel optical fiber sensor device monitors key biomarkers following traumatic brain injury

The 'promising' results from tests on animal brain tissues suggest it could help clinicians to better monitor both disease progression and patients' response to treatment than is currently possible, which indicate the high potential for future diagnostic trials in humans.

23 Aug 2022

Flipping the switch on retrons to combat antimicrobial resistance

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Jacob Bobonis about his new discovery regarding retrons and how they could be used to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

23 Aug 2022

Cornea implant made of collagen from pig’s skin restores vision

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professors Neil Lagali and Mehrdad Rafat about their latest research, which detailed a bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts.

23 Aug 2022

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A leather-based in vitro model for determining the effect of cosmetics on skin microbes

Study may lead to a novel treatment strategy for inflammatory diseases by manipulating IκBζ function

School-aged children can successfully self-swab to obtain COVID-19 test specimen, study finds

Mouse embryoids offer a promising model system to spur research into embryonic development and disease

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

Researchers report large molecular compounds and nanoscale nanozyme of two traditional Chinese medicines may inhibit COVID-19 signaling

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Tiny sensor can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac cells

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Doctor's trustworthiness influences pain-related brain activity in patients

Social media messaging strategies can help educate young adults about HPV vaccine interventions

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Biological effects of nanoplastics in paints

Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

Study identifies links between combinations of early childhood adversity and risk of premature death

Wyss Institute's DNA nanotechnology-driven SPEAR protein-detection technology licensed to Spear Bio

Novel optical fiber sensor device monitors key biomarkers following traumatic brain injury

Flipping the switch on retrons to combat antimicrobial resistance

Cornea implant made of collagen from pig’s skin restores vision

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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