In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory blood tests. Based on their study in mice, they also found that caution may be warranted [...]
Tiny nanoparticles are at the forefront of materials science—with special properties that make them great at absorbing light in solar panels, cleaning wastewater, and delivering drugs precisely. Some nanoparticles take the form of sheets or fibers. But nanomaterials all have one thing in common—their structure contains components with dimensions on the nanometer scale. That's more than 10,000 times smaller [...]
Women worldwide could see better treatment with new AI technology, which enables better detection of damaged cells and more precisely predicts the risk of getting breast cancer, shows new research from the University of Copenhagen. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. In 2022, the disease caused 670,000 [...]
In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers leveraged crucial aspects of feline eyes, particularly their tapetum lucidum and vertically elongated pupils (VP), to develop a monocular artificial vision system capable of hardware-level object detection, recognition, and camouflage-breaking. While software-aided implementations of object recognition and tracking have been attempted, they require substantial [...]
A study from TUM demonstrates a promising therapeutic approach. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have made promising advances in preventing Alzheimer’s by developing a new therapeutic strategy. Their approach focuses on targeting the amyloid beta biomolecule, known to cause the early-stage hyperactivity of nerve cells characteristic of the disease. The team led by Dr. Benedikt [...]
A new study argues for a revised clonal evolution model of cancer, incorporating genetic and non-genetic factors to improve understanding and treatment. Like all living organisms, cancer cells are driven by the fundamental need to grow, survive, and reproduce. Although cancer’s evolutionary underpinnings have been recognized since the 1950s, clinicians have been slow to [...]
A new report calls for global action on plastic pollution, urging reductions in plastic production and microplastic emissions. Researchers stress the importance of addressing plastic pollution through both scientific and social science perspectives. A new report states that science has provided ample evidence to support a unified global strategy to address the ongoing issue [...]
Scientists are closing in on biomarkers that reflect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and could improve treatments. Like many Alzheimer’s researchers, neurologist Randall Bateman is not prone to effusiveness, having endured disappointments in his field. But he and others have found one big reason to be excited lately. In just a few years, he [...]
When we need to recharge, we might take a vacation or relax at the spa. But what if we could recharge at the cellular level, fighting against aging and disease with the microscopic building blocks that make up the human body? The ability to recharge cells diminishes as humans age or face diseases. Mitochondria [...]
IST’s new infrared microscopy technique allows for the detailed imaging of biomolecules in cells, supporting advancements in biotechnology and cellular therapies. In an effort to advance biotechnology innovations, scientists are working to develop faster, more quantitative, and more accessible ways to observe biomolecules in living cells. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Standards [...]
