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Air pollution studies suggest that almost nowhere on Earth is safe
Researchers have found that only a tiny portion of the global population is exposed to levels of PM2.5 below those recommended by the WHO, resulting in risks to our health. [ + ]
mRNA vaccine created for deadly bacteria
In what is believed to be a world first, researchers have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans. [ + ]
Swapping meat for mycoprotein may protect against bowel cancer
Swapping red and processed meat for a fungi-based meat alternative leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins and increases healthy gut bacteria. [ + ]
Plastics upcycling with a zirconia-based catalyst
US researchers have developed a new type of catalyst, made only of earth-abundant materials, to break down polyolefin plastics into new, useful products. [ + ]
Healthy kidneys could be key to surviving malaria
Kidneys could well be the line separating life from death in malaria, taking the lead in iron recycling and stopping the body from surrendering to the invading parasite. [ + ]
From sea water to hydrogen — no desalination required
A new method to produce hydrogen straight from sea water is said to be simple, scalable and far more cost-effective than any green hydrogen approach currently in the market. [ + ]
'Forgotten' drug revisited as potential leukaemia treatment
The drug, called PIK-75, was initially discovered over a decade ago but was dismissed in favour of newer ones. [ + ]
Machine learning helps to assess brain atrophy
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a 'world-first' benchmark for measuring brain atrophy in neurodegenerative diseases. [ + ]
PrEP implant could enable long-term HIV protection
Researchers have been collaborating on an injectable implant that can release HIV PrEP medications into the body over a long period of time, with promising results. [ + ]
Scientists optimise genome editing procedures
Researchers have improved the efficiency of molecular genetic methods such as CRISPR/Cas9 and related systems, while broadening their areas of application. [ + ]
Think a LIMS is not for your industry? Think again
Recent data released by Autoscribe Informatics shows the breadth of industries purchasing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) — many for the first time. [ + ]
Molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis
With no effective treatment to block metastasis, there is a need to target not only the primary tumour, but also its metastatic potential. [ + ]
A living reference material for producing monoclonal antibodies
NIST has developed a line of mAb-producing living cells that can help manufacturers better understand how their mAb drugs can be affected during the production process. [ + ]
Gene editing halts heart attack damage in mice
Editing a gene that prompts a cascade of damage after a heart attack appeared to reverse this inevitable course in mice, leaving their hearts apparently unharmed. [ + ]
Smart mask tracks respiratory sounds for disease identification
The smart mask utilises a high-sensitivity, wide-bandwidth flexible sensor that can detect and record daily human respiratory activity, such as breathing, coughing and speaking. [ + ]
