Exclusive Interview with Emedgene's Einat Metzer: On Making Genetic Interpretation Accessible, Black Box AI, and Work with Illumina

Medicine & Technology Jan 21, 2021

To learn more about the startup that could revolutionize both genetics and machine learning, CEO and Co-Founder Einat Metzer walked us through Emedgene's goals and visions.

Malaria Now Bites Harder in Africa Due to Drug-Resistant Strain

Jan 03, 2021

Experts claim that new mutations that exacerbate drug resistance to malaria strain are already widespread in countries battling the disease.

Do Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers Work vs. Germs and COVID-19?

Dec 03, 2020

An effective hand sanitizer has at least 60% alcohol content, but some products contain alcohol substitutes.

Scientists Found ‘Devastating’ New Genetic Disease That Killed 40% of Its Patients

Nov 02, 2020

Scientists and medical research studies have discovered a new genetic disease attacking the lungs and immune system organs. Its mortality rate is 40%.

Researchers Successfully Connected a Human to a Computer Through The Veins

Nov 01, 2020

A team of scientists and engineers demonstrated a novel approach that could enable humans to control electronic gadgets - by inserting electrodes through the veins.

Nobel Prize Awarded to the Three Scientists Who Discovered Hepatitis C

Oct 05, 2020

A Nobel Prize was awarded to three scientists who were credited with the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, announced Monday, September 5.

How the Airline Industry Recovers From COVID-19 Could Determine Who Gets Organ Transplants

Sep 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled the airline industry. Passenger numbers are down more than two-thirds from last year, and airlines have been canceling flights and shutting down routes. It’s frustrating for travelers, but for patients on organ transplant waitlists, the loss of flights can put a life-saving kidney or heart out of reach.

Researchers Have Sequenced the Genome of Alexander Fleming's Original Penicillin Mold

Sep 24, 2020

Researchers have reportedly conducted a genome sequencing procedure on Alexander Flaming's famous mold sample, genus Penicillium, which produced the antibiotic penicillin.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Can Block Pain, Opening up Unexpected New Possibilities for Research Into Pain Relief Medication

Sep 21, 2020

By studying what causes the excitability of nerve cells to change, we can begin to unravel how chronic pain becomes established. This also allows us to design ways to mute this conversation to blunt or stop chronic pain.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

Sep 04, 2020

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

Fabricated Electronic Skin Perceive Pain Like Humans, Paving Way for Prosthetics and Robotics

Sep 02, 2020

A team from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia has created the prototype for an electronic artificial skin that can replicate how human skin perceives pain.

4 Examples of Origami-Inspired Innovations in Science

Aug 26, 2020

With its beauty founded on subtle mathematical concepts, Origami offers patterns in creating efficient and flexible structures. Here are four examples of how the ancient art of folding papers have led to innovative applications in various fields of science:

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

Aug 23, 2020

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

AeroNabs: A Novel Protection Against COVID

Aug 12, 2020

A new synthetic and inhalable substance is the next promising cure against COVID-19, reported in the latest bioRxiv Tuesday, August 11.

Scientists Create a ‘Membrane on a Chip’ to Track Cell Reactions to Viruses

Jul 06, 2020

Scientists recreate human cell membranes onto an electronic chip to measure its behavior with external substances such as viruses and antibiotics. Soon, it will be screening drug candidates for coronavirus.