A surface coating mimicking a super-elastic insect protein repelled 100% of bacteriaDALL-EA team of researchers has introduced a novel approach to stopping bacteria from clinging to surfaces such as those found in medical equipment. The strategy leverages the remarkable characteristics of resilin—a natural protein found in insects that gives fleas their extraordinary jumping ability.The...
The breakdown of fiber in the gut produces a cardioprotective effectDALL-EA recent study shows that, for the majority of people, consuming fiber can help protect heart health by reducing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke by up to 20%. This adds to the growing evidence that a healthy gut supports...
MenstruAI tech non-invasively detects cancer and other disease markersDepositphotos/Lucas Dosnon & Josef Kuster/ETH Zurich)Scientists have created a groundbreaking wearable device that easily, rapidly, and non-invasively analyzes key health indicators using menstrual blood. This low-cost technology has the potential to transform women’s healthcare.However, as life continues to move faster, the need for quick and convenient...
Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci. (Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain)You may have heard that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile — often shared as a simple motivation to turn that frown upside down, because smiling supposedly takes less effort and brings more happiness.However, when we look at the anatomy, those numbers don’t quite...
Treatment with lemborexant (right) resulted in larger volume in the hippocampus (central purple spiral) and a smaller gap in brain tissue (white space) compared with another sleep aid treatment (left)Samira Parhizkar/WashU MedicineA widely available sleep aid has shown unexpected potential in supporting brain health by significantly reducing the accumulation of tau proteins — a...
Macrophages infected by Yersinia pestis bacteria. (Anne Derbise and Jose Barquero/Institut Pasteur/AFP)Recent research indicates that the bacteria causing the plague evolved to become less lethal over time, allowing it to infect people during three distinct pandemics over more than a thousand years.The Plague of Justinian: A Two-Century CrisisThe first pandemic, known as the Plague of Justinian, occurred...
Credit: DepositphotosMore than just loyal companions, dogs are proving to be valuable allies in medical research. A new study has shown that humans and dogs share key proteins that could speed up the understanding and treatment of complications related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries — a condition common to both species.Comparative Oncology: A...
Image Credit: PixabayIf you’re struggling to fall asleep, it might be worth giving your partner a gentle nudge—or checking the nightstand drawer. A recent study confirms what many already suspected: engaging in sexual activity right before bedtime can lead to better sleep.Researchers from Central Queensland University and Flinders University in Australia tracked the sleep...
Credit: DepositphotosEuropean researchers tested a drug combination with anti-aging potential in mice and found that it increased the animals’ lifespan by approximately 30%. In addition to living longer, the mice also remained healthier for more time, showing reduced chronic inflammation and a delayed onset of cancer.A Drug Duo With a History in Cancer TreatmentThe...
image Credit: PixabayUnlike reptiles and fish, which routinely replace their teeth, it’s long been believed that humans and most mammals only develop two sets over a lifetime.However, Katsu Takahashi, head of oral surgery at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital in Osaka, explains that a third set of tooth buds lies dormant beneath the...
