Dendritic cell vaccines offer a unique opportunity in biomedicine, and limitations in efficacy can now potentially be overcome using graphene oxide nanosheets. Dynamic interaction between dendritic and T cells by confocal imaging…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Landmark CFC ban gave planet fighting chance against global warming
Using a new model, experts say that without the global CFC ban we would already be facing the reality of a “scorched earth”. Image credit: Anurag challa Unsplash Recent modelling by an…
Could a universal coronavirus vaccine be possible?
COVID-19 is unlikely to be the last coronavirus to spill over to humans. Scientists are working to make a universal vaccine to combat future outbreaks. Image credit: Mat Napo Unsplash Over the…
Hydrogel improves stem cell survival in treating Parkinson’s disease in mice
A new type of hydrogel could radically transform a novel stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Image credit: Shutterstock Treating degenerative neurological diseases is a challenging task, given how well protected and…
NASA begins launch prep for the first mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids
The first mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids will show us the diversity of the primordial bodies that built our Solar System. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In October of this year, NASA plans to…
#BlackinChem 2021: Everything you need to know
Last August, the inaugural #BlackinChem event started as a national movement that ended up connecting hundreds of Black chemists around the world. The reception went beyond the organizers’ dreams, bringing together a…
Better artificial periosteum for repairing bone damage
The strong adhesive nature of this artificial tissue combined with its ability to sustain the growth of new cells helps solve long-standing challenges with these types of grafts. Image credit: Marek Piwnicki…
Responsive skin makes better robot helpers
An electronic skin helps facilitate natural interactions between robots and humans. Robots have come a long way in the last few decades, becoming more agile and interactive as a result of advancements…
Pfizer to seek approval for a new COVID-19 booster shot
Citing concern over vaccine efficacy against emerging variants, Pfizer seeks approval for a third booster, but many are not yet convinced it is necessary. Image credit: Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash Yesterday it…
Methane on Enceladus could be a possible sign of life
Is life bubbling under the surface of Saturn’s ocean moon? This artist’s impression depicts NASA’s Cassini spacecraft flying through a plume erupting from the surface of Enceladus. Image credit: NASA Beneath the…