Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
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Engineered blood cells could eliminate blood type matching to solve donor shortage
Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
New type of antiviral proves effective against all strains of dengue virus
This new class of antivirals could unlock treatment for viruses beyond just dengue that have been challenging to treat in the past.
Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
Finding the neural pathways behind the placebo effect
Understanding the placebo effect could lead to pain management therapies that are more effective than opioids without causing addiction.
A safer, more flexible graft gets to the heart of coronary artery bypass
Using a hydrogel coated with electrospun nanofiber, a new artery graft offers safer coronary artery bypass interventions.
Scientists shed light on antidepressant effects of bright light therapy
A mouse study provides new insights into the brain mechanisms behind the effectiveness of SAD lamps in alleviating depression.
Red meat allergy on the rise, thanks to tick bites
An allergy to red meat known as alpha-gal syndrome is brought on by tick bites and is becoming a global issue.
Zwitterions speed up healing in diabetic wounds
Zwitterionic hydrogels boost healing in diabetic wounds by balancing the immune response, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue growth.
An organ-on-chip simulates the effects of cosmic radiation on astronauts
Future astronauts may be protected from galactic cosmic rays thanks to a novel organ-on-chip system containing interconnected human tissue.
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