A team of biomedical engineers from Brown University has developed a new hydrogel-based delivery system that balances the acidic environment in a tumor and greatly enhances the cancer-fighting activity of the chemotherapeutic ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Fungi are present on the skin of around 70% of the population, without causing harm or benefit. Some fungal infections, like athlete's foot, are minor. Others, like Candida albicans, can be deadly—especially for individuals ...
May 26, 2023
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Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men's health.
May 17, 2023
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Well-being at work is being taken more seriously by many businesses these days. After all, recent research has shown that more than a quarter of Generation Z workers—those born between 1997 and 2012—seek out workplace ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have made the surprising discovery that a molecule called EdU, which is commonly used in laboratory experiments to label DNA, is in fact recognized by human cells as DNA damage, triggering ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Even though they often enhance happiness, acts of kindness such as giving a friend a ride or bringing food for a sick family member can be somewhat rare because people underestimate how good these actions make recipients ...
Aug 18, 2022
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From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. ...
Aug 4, 2022
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In what is believed to be a first, a research team led by Duke Health has demonstrated a way to use CRISPR technology to successfully prevent and treat COVID infections.
Jul 26, 2022
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Viruses in the herpesvirus family are leading causes of birth defects, blindness, and failed organ transplants worldwide. Antiviral drugs can combat these viruses, but patients often develop resistance to the drugs—rendering ...
May 12, 2022
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Many doctors caution their pregnant patients to avoid cat feces; even the family pet's litter box is off-limits. Now, a group of researchers from Clemson University have discovered a promising therapy for those who suffer ...
May 11, 2022
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