Medicine and health
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ResearchTiny bubbles made easier
Shrinking the microbubbles needed for ultrasound with microfluidics
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ResearchCrispr enables rapid disease detection
A Crispr enzyme that targets RNA can recognise Zika at minute concentrations
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Research15-minute test catches out flu virus
A cheap, portable setup to detect influenza viruses could help clinicians prescribe the right drugs
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ResearchPhone screen light kills human eye cells
Low intensity blue light from smartphones and televisions kills human retinal cells
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ResearchMaple syrup enhances antibiotics
A phenol-rich mixture extracted from maple syrup allows much smaller doses of antibacterial drugs to achieve the same results
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ResearchHydrogen peroxide generator could provide millions with clean water
A cheap, transportable reactor produces hydrogen peroxide for water disinfection by electrochemically reducing oxygen
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ResearchSubway air pollution damages passenger health
Putting the brakes on air pollution in the metro system of one of China’s cities could save lives
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ResearchNanoparticles mimic enzyme to reduce toxins in cigarette smoke
Cigarette filters containing copper nanoparticles could reduce the harmful effects of smoking
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ResearchUnexpected levels of monoterpenes found in UK homes
Overusing household cleaners may reduce indoor air quality
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ResearchGraphene-coated contact lenses bring eye electronics a step closer
Lenses can protect eyes from radiation, water loss and even include an integral LED