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Measles virus diverged from cattle earlier than thought
Researchers at the Robert Koch Institute date the origin of the measles virus to the sixth century BCE.
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Stable and functional dyes for imaging living subjects
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Combining nanoparticles with new X-ray technologies could revolutionize imaging diagnosis
A new study explores how metal nanoparticles designed for new X-ray imaging technologies can improve the diagnosis of diseases, as well as understand the underlying cellular processes.
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Cutting-edge fluorine-19 imaging of inflammation extends the frontiers of MRI.
An antidiabetic drug in the fight against antibiotic resistance
A research team combats antibiotic-resistant superbugs by administering antibiotics together with metformin.
Portable artificial lungs — breathing for you when you cannot
Microfluidic oxygenators provide support to patients with low blood oxygen levels during respiratory distress, and advancements in technology are making them more portable and user-friendly.
Nanomedicine and drug delivery systems: The cutting edge of modern healthcare
Micro- and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems are revolutionizing medicine, from minimizing the toxicity of therapeutics to improving their efficacy.
Rapidly detecting sepsis at the point of care
A new tool can diagnose sepsis in less than fifteen minutes, even with a very low concentration of biomarkers.
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