Tumors partially destroyed with sound don’t come back
Noninvasive sound technology developed at the University of Michigan breaks down liver tumors in rats, kills cancer cells and spurs the immune system to prevent further spread — an advance that could lead to improved cancer outcomes in humans. By destroying only 50% to 75% of liver tumor volume, the rats’ immune systems were able […]
How do our eyes stay focused on what we reach for?
Keeping our eyes focused on what we reach for, whether it be an item at the grocery store or a ground ball on the baseball field, may appear seamless, but, in fact, is due to a complex neurological process involving intricate timing and coordination. In a newly published study in the journal Nature, a team […]
Mermaid is a fiction or fact.
We live in a fictional world, where you can easily find every strange idea in a movie. That is why everyone knows the concept of a mermaid and the features of Water Fairy shown on the big screen by film directors. Mermaids Mermaids are aquatic, imaginary creatures with the upper body of a human female […]
Next Generation Antibacterial Agents: Positively Charged Silver Nanoparticles
Nanomaterials are a new paradigm for treating infectious diseases. The unique physicochemical properties of nanoparticles (NPs) enable researchers to design and develop various novel NP-based antimicrobial agents. New research published in the journal Scientific Reports focuses on the influence of size and surface charge of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on bactericidal activity. Next Generation Antibacterial Agents: […]
Nanocrystals in Drug Delivery Approaches
With the advancement in nanotechnology, there has been a myriad of novel developments and drug delivery approaches that have been explored. This includes but is not limited to liposomes, proteins, nanoparticles, quantum dots, as well as other nanoparticles. This article will explore nanocrystals as a novel drug delivery method. Poor drug solubility has become a […]
Rat Sperm Generated from Stem Cells
Researchers report they were able to make functional sperm in a dish, a feat previously only possible for mice. More than a decade ago, scientists succeeded for the first time in generating primordial germ cells—the precursors of sperm and eggs—from embryonic stem cells, a process that led to functional sperm capable of producing offspring. The […]
Bird Flu Hits US Hard
So far this season, tens of millions of birds have died of disease or been culled, driving up prices of eggs, chicken, and turkey meat. So far this season, tens of millions of birds have died of disease or been culled, driving up prices of eggs, chicken, and turkey meat. In the worst US outbreak […]
“Groundbreaking” New Milky Way Announcement Coming From First Black Hole Image Team
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) and the European Southern Observatory have announced a press conference for May 12 on “groundbreaking Milky Way results”. Despite no other details having been shared at this time, the excitement in the scientific community is palpable, and most are convinced that we are about to see the very first image […]
Fiery Meteor Creates Sonic Boom Heard Across Three US States
A very loud fireball fell through the Earth’s atmosphere over the sky of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi on Wednesday. The meteor streaked across the sky at 8:03 a.m. CDT and was reportedly seen by 30 people and heard by many more. NASA estimated that the meteor was no bigger than 0.3 meters (1 foot) in […]
VR Headsets Can Now Virtually Kiss You (Or Fill Your Mouth With Spiders)
Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) are making grand leaps in immersion and realism experiences, from Japanese VR-piloted railroad workers to joining the metaverse, the potential for this technology is astronomical. Now, researchers want to make the personal experience that much richer by introducing the mouth as a new haptic target. After fingertips, the mouth is […]