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Disease Prevention
Engineers grow 3D-bioprinted blood vessel
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Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Model with unprecedented detail to study the blood–brain barrier
“Brain-on-a-chip” shows minute-by-minute how the blood–brain barrier reacts to high levels of inflammation.
Is “synonymous recoding” the future of vaccine development?
Large-scale recoding of virus genomes has the potential for use in vaccine design.
A nasal spray to prevent viral infection
A polymer composite spray was shown to not only limit SARS-CoV-2 infection, but also hinders transmission in this proof-of-concept study.
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
Study shows that temperature changes have a smaller effect on transmission than policy interventions like lockdowns and social distancing.
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed.
Breaching the wall: How malaria parasites enter the human brain
Researchers uncover how malaria infiltrates the blood–brain barrier and contributes to disease severity.
Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccine has benefits in the short term, but depends on immunity
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