Spherical nucleic acids show promise as a targeted and effective immunotherapy for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. Over the last couple of decades, scientists have been working toward making vaccines that treat…
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Cowpea virus can keep metastatic lung cancers at bay
Plant virus nanoparticles home in on the lungs to help prevent the spread of cancer. Image credit: Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash Treating metastatic cancer — cancer that spreads from its original site…
Third shot of COVID-19 vaccine not justified, says research
An expert review finds that booster shots for the general population are not yet necessary since vaccine efficacy against severe COVID-19 remains high. Image credit: Mat Napo on Unsplash In recent months,…
Drinking water disinfected in minutes by natural and abundant catalyst
Brownmillerite, found in natural mineral deposits, could help disinfect water in resource-poor regions. Image credit: Shutterstock/Tao55 Unsafe drinking water has been linked to the transmission of numerous preventable yet deadly diseases that…
Quantum computers checking themselves improves their accuracy
What good is a fast computer if you can’t rely on it? IBM Q System One CC BY 2.0 There has been a lot of buzz lately around quantum computers and their…
Fridge-free COVID-19 vaccine candidates offer hope to billions
Two vaccines in early development are stable under high temperatures and could be game changers in global vaccine equity. Image credit: Mat Napo on Unsplash Last year, scientists achieved what many thought…
Speeding up tendon healing by mimicking the body’s bioelectrical cues
This implantable device acts as mechanical support for damaged tendons and mimics the bioelectrical cues usually provided by collagen during wound healing. Image credit: Magnus Biggs/Marc Fernández Yagüe Although tendon injuries may…
Soft robots in space – Advanced Science News
Although the idea of soft robots in space exploration is still far from becoming a reality, there are obvious advantages that are driving researchers to pursue the possibility. Illustration by Guo Zhan…
A new coating extends the lifespan of brain implants
A lubricating coating minimizes tissue damage and the body’s immune response for safer, long-lasting implantable medical devices. Image credit: Piron Guillaume Unsplash Implantable devices are changing the field of medicine for the…
Pioneers in Science: Kitasato Shibasaburō
A pioneer in preventative medicine well known for his isolation of the bacteria behind the bubonic plague, Shibasaburō helped establish our understanding of infectious diseases and made inroads into the first vaccines….