Every year in the United States, more than one million people with knee meniscus injuries require surgical intervention. Now, scientists have pioneered a solution to counteract donor shortages by offering “off-the-shelf” access…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle
Pre-activation of plastics with fluorine-containing molecules disrupts their stability, making them easier to break down and upcycle. Using simple, one-pot protocol, researchers have combined the power of fluorine and hydrogen bonding to…
Could AI be the reason we haven’t encountered alien civilizations?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly emerging as one of the most transformative technologies in human history. Its potential impacts, whether positive or negative, have sparked heated debate. However, a recent paper authored…
Mushrooms could be the next big thing in energy storage
Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future. Scientists are turning to fungi to create eco-friendly, carbon-based materials for use in energy storage….
Certain probiotics could help prevent and manage heart disease
Study finds patients with high risk factors for cardiovascular disease may benefit from preemptive use of specific probiotics. Researchers are investigating the potential of probiotics as a preventive measure against cardiovascular disease….
Scientists uncover a hepatitis C drug’s hidden structures
Subtle changes in a molecule’s structure have important consequences for how a drug behaves. Polymorphism, the phenomenon where a compound exists in different crystal forms, in particular has long posed challenges. “Polymorph…
Michael Dickey, our guide through the surprising world of liquid metals
Michael Dickey, professor at North Carolina State University, is seeking new ways to pattern, move, and control soft materials. The overarching goal of his work is to study materials with “remarkable” properties that…
Gene therapy cures hereditary deafness in two people
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have used gene therapy to successfully restore hearing in children diagnosed with a hereditary form of deafness. “There’s no sound I don’t like,” said 11-year-old Aissam Dam,…
Antimicrobial resistance is an unwinnable arms race
Experts argue a new approach is needed so that we are less reliant on antimicrobial drugs, where less use means less resistance. Antimicrobial resistance stands out as one of the most formidable…
Chemists edit single atoms within carbon rings
Researchers use photocatalysis to edit molecules, adjusting carbon-based ring sizes for versatile structures. Searching out news ways to efficiently build molecules is a challenging yet imperative task in drug discovery. Rings in…