Rituals such as those centered around holidays and other celebrations play an important part in human relationships. When dating couples…
Trigger that leads to faster nerve healing
Damaged nerves regenerate faster when protein clusters are broken apart, releasing mRNAs that can be used to rebuild the nerve.…
A new approach boosts lithium-ion battery efficiency and puts out fires, too
Building new functionality into an overlooked lithium-ion battery component addresses two major goals of battery research: extending the driving range…
Inexpensive and rapid testing of drugs for resistant infections possible
A rapid and simple method for testing the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes has been developed and validated.
Machine learning uncovers potential new TB drugs
Using a machine-learning approach that incorporates uncertainty, researchers identified several promising compounds that target a protein required for the survival…
Ultrasound technique offers more precise, quantified assessments of lung health
Researchers have developed a technique that uses ultrasound to provide non-invasive assessments of pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema. The technique…
Audio Interview: Vaccinology and Covid-19
The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission,…
Genetic Risk of Severe Covid-19
The large majority of patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have mild or no symptoms, whereas…