Archive for June 8th, 2020
Researchers have discovered that repurposed enzymes and light are key to producing chemical compounds in an environmentally friendly fashion. By blending bio- and photocatalysis and experimenting with reactionary ‘ingredients,’ the research team developed a visible-light-induced reaction using the enzyme family ene-reductase (ER). The substrates used in this study, alkenes, can be derived in principle from […]
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Scientists have recently identified a small mitochondrial uncoupler, named BAM15, that decreases the body fat mass of mice without affecting food intake and muscle mass or increasing body temperature. Source: Drug researcher develops 'fat burning' molecule
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Neuroengineers have created a tiny surgical implant that can electrically stimulate the brain and nervous system without using a battery or wired power supply. Source: Tiny, magnetically powered neural stimulator
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Researchers working in rural Kenya have identified the most productive breeding habitats for mosquitoes that spread a range of untreatable viruses. Their findings point to more effective health interventions that focus on the purpose of water-holding containers. Source: New approach to reducing spread of mosquito-borne diseases
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Loss of estrogen has an effect on muscles and leads to a decline in muscle mass. Physical activity in all of its forms may help maintain muscle mass in midlife. Source: Physical activity in all of its forms may help maintain muscle mass in midlife
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Telepresence robots help university students learning remotely to feel more a part of the class, new research suggests. Source: For university classrooms, are telepresence robots the next best thing to being there?
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Scientists have shown that pancreatic cancer metastasis — when tumor cells gain the deadly ability to migrate to new parts of the body — can be suppressed by inhibiting a protein called Slug that regulates cell movement. The study also revealed two druggable targets that interact with Slug and hold promise as treatments that may […]
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Virus DNA left on a hospital bed rail was found in nearly half of all sites sampled across a ward within 10 hours and persisted for at least five days, according to a new study in the United Kingdom. Source: Virus DNA spread across surfaces in hospital ward over 10 hours
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Taking prescription blood pressure medication helped even the frailest elderly patients live longer, according to a large study in Italy. While the improved survival benefit was found in all older people, the healthier older people survived longer than those with multiple medical conditions. Source: Blood pressure medications help even the frailest elderly people live longer
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A new system for delivering vaccines to children in low-income nations has taken a vital step forward, thanks to groundbreaking work. Source: Ground-breaking research makes childhood vaccines safe in all temperatures
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