Articles
Inflammation-causing gene carried by millions
A genetic change that increases the risk of inflammation, through a process described as 'explosive' cell death, is carried by up to 3% of the global population. [ + ]
Advancing food science with microfluidic modulation spectroscopy
Dr Woojeong Kim, a passionate researcher in the field of food science and engineering, shares her journey and contributions made in the realm of food research. [ + ]
Blood clot risk factors identified in women
A particular gene mutation, oestrogen use, common medical conditions and common painkiller use can all increase the risk of blood clots in women — with this risk increasing when these are combined. [ + ]
Bacteria can cause — or prevent — wheezing in young children
Combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children — but those with more mature gut microbiota are less likely to develop the condition. [ + ]
NIST reference materials to help combat seafood fraud
The new reference materials can help food inspectors assess the authenticity of seafood, which can then help verify where the seafood was caught or produced. [ + ]
Lead exposure causes far more death, IQ loss than we thought
Lead contributed to 5.5 million adult deaths from cardiovascular disease and the loss of 765 million IQ points in children under the age of five in 2019. [ + ]
NASA's first ever asteroid sample has landed on Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft travelled across the solar system and back to visit an asteroid named Bennu and collect a sample — a sample that has now been brought back to Earth. [ + ]
Transplanting patients' own lung cells could 'cure' COPD
Researchers have shown that it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the patients' own lung cells. [ + ]
Giant 'bubble' of galaxies a remnant of the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a giant 'bubble' of galaxies, measuring one billion light-years across, which they believe to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe. [ + ]
T cells in the brain slow progression of Alzheimer's
Scientists have found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Novel test detects hard-to-find cervical cancers
The test appears sensitive for detecting cervical adenocarcinoma — which accounts for up to 25% of cervical cancer cases — as well as its precursor lesions, adenocarcinoma in situ. [ + ]
Scientists find new strains of influenza A virus in pigs
Scientists have uncovered several previously unknown strains of swine flu viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years. [ + ]
Shocking truths: tips for lab technicians to handle electrical hazards
This article discusses some of the most well-known electrical hazards lab technicians face, as well as how they can handle electrical accidents safely and responsibly. [ + ]
COVID causes mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple organs
The genes of the mitochondria, the energy producers of our cells, can be negatively impacted by SARS-CoV-2, leading to dysfunction in multiple organs beyond the lungs. [ + ]
Catalyst-coated lampshades work as indoor air purifiers
Scientists have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that work with halogen and incandescent light bulbs to transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds. [ + ]
