High-res photoacoustic imaging tech has been shrunk to fit in a watchLei Xi/SUSTechResearchers have devised a compact version of photoacoustic imaging systems, offering a detailed view into the body, previously hindered by their bulky size. The miniaturized version fits into a watch, with its hardware housed in a backpack of comparable weight to an...
A blood-based biomarker can accurately detect if someone has been awake for 24 hoursDepositphotosHealthcare workers, pilots, truck drivers, and shift workers are all likely familiar with the effects of sleep deprivation, which can impair performance, safety, and overall quality of life. Scientists have devised a blood test capable of precisely determining if an individual...
Findings from a new study have challenged traditional assumptions about what causes myocarditis. Credit: DepositphotosTraditionally, the belief held that viral infections trigger inflammation, resulting in acute myocarditis, potentially leading to fatal heart arrhythmias in young, healthy adults. However, a recent study has revealed a groundbreaking finding: the virus directly harms heart cells before inflammation...
Replacing standard monotonous hospital alarms with more musical ones may reduce alarm fatigue. Credit: PixaobayHospital staff are subjected to approximately 1,000 alarm sounds per shift, contributing to hundreds of preventable deaths. Recent research proposes a solution that not only reduces this sensory overload but also renders essential equipment less bothersome.Anyone who has spent time...
Hunter, an 11-year-old golden retriever, has lived two years cancer-free after his treatment with Yale's cancer vaccine for dogs. Credit: PixaobayThe greatest sorrow of owning a pet is their limited lifespan. Fortunately, scientists are addressing this issue by developing a new cancer vaccine for dogs, which significantly increases their survival rates against certain types...
The MoodCapture app could allow people with major depressive disorder to maintain control of their condition. Credit: DepositphotosMeasuring the severity of major depression can be difficult for individuals experiencing it. However, in the near future, a smartphone app utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze facial expressions may provide insight into one's condition.Developed by scientists at...
HIV is a very complicated virus, and we haven't succeeded in making a vaccine for it yet.Image credit:CanvasSince HIV first appeared, many things have changed. New medicines help people with HIV live well and stop them from spreading the virus. But to truly beat HIV, we need a vaccine.HIV is a big problem worldwide,...
'The Lawnmower' represents a groundbreaking achievement as the inaugural synthetic molecular motor capable of self-propulsion, deriving energy from its action of cutting through proteins, which are artificially generated by AI through DALL-E.The body uses tiny machines made of proteins to do important jobs. These machines help with things like cell division and moving around...
90% of US-manufactured tattoo inks had major labeling discrepanciesCredit: PixaobayResearchers examining tattoo inks from both prominent and lesser-known American manufacturers have discovered that 90% of them contain undisclosed ingredients, some of which have known health implications. These findings underscore the necessity for stricter manufacturing regulations concerning tattoo inks.However, tattoos serve as expressions of self,...
Young people today drink less alcohol than older generations like millennials, Gen X, and boomers. Scientists from Australia and Sweden wonder why, but they say we don’t have enough research yet to know for sure.Before, millennials got blamed for everything that declined, like department stores and cable TV. Now, attention is on the younger...
