The genetic variant that causes Gaucher disease may have helped breakdown tuberculosis-causing bacteria in cells through lipid buildup.
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Isolated tsetse fly pheromones could help get sleeping sickness under control
Understanding the chemical language of love used by tsetse flies helps combat the spread of a lethal human parasite.
Why do our brains prioritize emotional memory?
Understanding how our brain regulates emotional memory could help treat disorders such as depression or PTSD.
Building a model brain using microfluidics and brain organoids
To mimic the the interconnected structure of the brain, model organoids can be connected together into larger assemblies.
Using nanomaterials as antivirals in the fight against COVID-19
Scientists are investigating how fullerene nanomaterials can be used as antivirals against different variants of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.
A miniature robot for diagnosing lung cancer
This tiny soft robot can be steered through the branches of the lungs without causing damage for safer diagnosis.
Inhaled “bubbles” help deliver drugs to the lungs
An inhaled drug carrier helps minimize side effects while delivering drugs to the lungs to treat diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis.
Making progress with a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy
Important findings from an animal study have prompted the exploration of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in an ongoing human trial.
Caturo: The smallest concentric tube robot ever made
Scientists have high hopes for a tiny glass tube robot in improving the capabilities and safety of robots used in non-invasive microsurgeries.
New blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease via brain-derived protein
A sensitive blood test has been developed to detect a protein biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease known as brain-derived tau.
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