Nanoparticles disrupted the placenta’s secretion of biomolecules essential for blood vessel growth, hormone production, and immune function. Researchers have shown that nanoparticles found in the placenta disrupt essential tissue functions and the…
Category: Health
Quantifying microplastics released from microwavable containers
Applying an advanced light-scattering technique, scientists could quantify the microplastics released when plastic containers were heated. Scientists have applied an advanced light-scattering technique to quantify the release of micro- and nanoplastics from…
Glass-like knee grafts help address donor shortage
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…
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…
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…
How high blood pressure turns healthy cells into “foam cells”
High blood pressure can rapidly transform healthy arterial cells into inflammation-prone “foam cells” that pose an increased risk of cardiovascular-related issues. Scientists have recently revealed in a new study that high blood…
Getting to the bottom of chronic nerve pain
Chronic nerve pain is a difficult thing to treat. “It’s a complex sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage,” said Jing-Dun Xie, professor in the of Department of…
CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia gets UK approval
In a world first, UK authorities grant regulatory approval for a CRISPR gene therapy targeting sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia. Last week, UK authorities granted approval for the use of a CRISPR-based…
First animal model to show the effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on fertility
Many trans or nonbinary individuals grapple with gender dysphoria, an enduring distress caused by a conflict between the sex assigned at birth and the gender they identify with. Among a myriad of…
No more needles, an oral insulin medication could be on the horizon
Insulin is a life-saving medication, helping to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Although not a cure, this breakthrough has saved millions of lives, providing treatment for a disease that was…