Medicine and health – Page 16
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ResearchAncient whirligig toy inspires cheap, modern centrifuge
People-powered centrifuge can separate blood samples in minutes
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ResearchRoadkill: new molecules at the side of the road
Wild animals run down on the roads can open surprising doors for opportunistic biochemists
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ResearchChemoluminescent nanoparticles detect multiple deadly viruses in one go
A detection system can test for multiple viruses in one sample
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ResearchDiamonds to track down origins of diseases of ageing
Fluorescent nanodiamonds reveal the inner workings of neurons
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ResearchLab on skin can perform health check on athletes
New device analyses sweat biomarkers and communicates health data wirelessly to smartphone
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ResearchPoison dart frog toxin made in mirror image
Toxin’s non-natural enantiomer offers new tool to probe nerve disorders
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ResearchDibrominated tag helps identify new natural products
New substance allows researchers to find new aldehyde- and ketone-containing natural products
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Research3D printed heart-on-a-chip pumps out data
Printing approach allows useful sensors to be embedded in the system
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ResearchDNA suitcases packed with gene therapy cargo
Nano-sized capsules can be unlocked to release drugs on demand
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ResearchWhat's your nano poison?
Informatics tool helps researchers visualise complex toxicity datasets
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ResearchSepsis’ sticking point in for a shock
Simple microfluidic method helps detect life-threatening condition earlier
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ResearchConnectosomes smuggle drugs across membranes
Engineered vesicles could cut drug side-effects by delivering them straight into cells using cellular ‘airlocks’
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ResearchFreeze-dried cell parts for hassle-free molecule manufacturing
‘Just add water’ reaction pellets allow drugs and vaccines to be produced without special equipment or training
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ResearchGlowing polymer highlights mercury in fish
Portable fluorescent probe allows quick and easy detection of toxic pollutant
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ResearchNanoplasters get cells into sticky situation
Nanoparticles that glue cells together could aid wound healing or stop tumour metastasis
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ResearchSynthesis strategy takes the pain out of finding malaria drugs
Compound libraries could help find treatments for a whole host of diseases
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Research3D graphene adds dimension to deaf–mute communication
Printed aerogel’s translation of sign language speaks volumes for 3D graphene materials
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ResearchClosing the window on air pollution
Switching off fans and closing car windows can minimise drivers’ exposure to harmful particles
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ResearchMagnetic fields deliver cancer-killing bacteria to tumour’s heart
Guided microbes packed with drugs can reach the parts of cancers that other drugs just can’t reach