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...
Zinc can restore immune function and reduce lung infections in people with cystic fibrosisAI-generated by DALL-EResearchers have identified zinc as crucial for combating lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis, as the genetic mutation responsible for the disease diminishes the natural ability of their immune cells to fight bacteria. This discovery may lead to...
Lead scientist Stephanie Fraley works with one of the possibly infected blood samples used in the studyDavid Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringA new technique that melts bacterial DNA in blood samples could diagnose life-threatening infections faster than before.Typically, to detect harmful bacteria in a person's bloodstream, a blood sample is cultured in...
A clinical trial will investigate the use of nose cartilage to regenerate knee joints severely worn by osteoarthritisDepositphotosResearchers, having previously demonstrated that a small amount of nasal cartilage can repair knee injuries, are now prepared to initiate a clinical trial to investigate its potential in regenerating severely worn-down joints affected by osteoarthritis. Successful outcomes...
Credit: DepositphotosMillions worldwide receive prescriptions for the medication finasteride, commonly known as Propecia or Proscar, to address male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. However, a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that it may offer an unexpected and potentially life-saving advantage: reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing the overall risk of cardiovascular...
Anti-obesity drugs alone may not be effective at maintaining weight loss. Credit: PixaobayCutting-edge medications for obesity such as injectable liraglutide, marketed as Saxenda, produce notable outcomes within the initial year. Recent studies investigate the sustainability of these results post-treatment cessation.Recently, there has been a rapid surge in popularity for the latest class of weight-loss...
Lab-grown testicles may advance our understanding of the organs and translate into new treatments for infertilityDepositphotosScientists have produced artificial testicle organoids closely mimicking authentic ones. This advancement offers a hopeful avenue for research, potentially enhancing our comprehension of organ development and leading to treatments for male infertility.Organoids, miniature 3D organs grown in labs mainly...
