Medicine and health – Page 17
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ResearchBlood laser exposes body fluid’s molecular make-up
Optofluidic lasers may inject life into in vivo monitoring of blood components
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ResearchA drop of drool to analyse asthma
Researchers develop simple asthma diagnosis based on patients’ saliva
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ResearchMolecular net goes viral
Metal–organic suit stabilises virus particles and could lead to longer lasting vaccines
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ResearchProbable carcinogens found in e-cigarette vapour
Vaping emits harmful compounds – including propylene glycol and glycerine – as solvents are broken down by heat
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ResearchKey metabolites controlling stem cell fate identified
Researchers may have found a cheaper way to get cells to differentiate into bone or cartilage on demand
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ResearchNew antibiotic picked from nose bacteria
Discovery suggests human microbiome may be an untapped source of antimicrobial compounds
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ResearchHydrogel fulfils burning desire for dissolvable bandage
Burn dressing created that simply washes off, rather than having to be cut away could mean less pain for patients
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ResearchKamikaze bacteria travel deep inside tumours to deliver deadly cargo
Engineered bacteria in tandem with chemotherapy show promise in mouse model of cancer
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ResearchSuperhydrophobic coating repels blood cell damage
Coating dialysis tubes with a water-repellent material leaves red blood cells unscathed
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ResearchTurbocharged synthesis makes antiviral Tamiflu in an hour
Production process showcases how organocatalysis can combine reactions in a single pot
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ResearchGold nanoclusters offer route to better vaccines
New technique improves immune response and safety of hepatitis E vaccine
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ResearchSweet tear sensor could ease pain of diabetes
New non-invasive sensor could check blood glucose levels using tears
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ResearchMiniature carbon bottles hold promise as nano-reactors
Nanobubbles with hydrophobic interiors also have potential as drug delivery agents
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ResearchMirror-image trick yields real hits from a virtual chemical library
Scientists use mirror-image protein to identify potential new drugs from a previously unexplored library of natural product enantiomers
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ResearchChemical synthesis injects new life into old antibiotics
Approach can construct wide range of new antibiotic candidates from simple chemical building blocks
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ResearchIBM-led team aims molecular antivirus at buildings and people
Polymers initially targeting cleaning wipes stop 11 different viruses entering cells
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ResearchAFM maps bacteria on skin
Scientists measure binding forces between bacteria and skin cells for better vaccines and skin treatments
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ResearchDissolving bone to ease pain
Using chemistry to treat and prevent abnormal bone growths in military amputees
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ResearchGolden opportunity to fight blindness with bananas
Studies on ‘golden bananas’ may help researchers develop carotenoid-rich varieties to combat vitamin A deficiency