Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can offer continuous, non-invasive monitoring
Month: May 2024
Allergies: Advances in understanding eosinophils
Eosinophils are specialized cells of our immune system. They are identified by their distinctive granules that stain red when treated
Eating more ultra-processed foods tied to cognitive decline, stroke, according to study
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory
Exposure to mixtures of endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy linked to higher odds of metabolic syndrome in children
The term ‘metabolic syndrome’ (MetS) encompasses a group of factors, such as abdominal obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance, that together
Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment
Lupus is a lifelong, often painful and occasionally lethal autoimmune disease. Few treatments exist today beyond powerful steroids to knock
Sense of belonging and food choices
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a
Observing mammalian cells with superfast soft X-rays
Researchers have developed a new technique to view living mammalian cells. The team used a powerful laser, called a soft
How neurons build a 3-D vascular structure to keep the retina healthy
Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to
Understanding a broken heart
The stress of heart failure is remembered by the body and appears to lead to recurrent failure, along with other
‘Invisible tweezers’ use robotics and acoustic energy to achieve what human hands cannot
Undergoing surgery is seldom a pleasant experience, and it can sometimes be highly invasive. Surgical procedures have evolved steadily over
