MEDICINE & HEALTH

Heart's Kinetic Energy Could Power Lead-Free Artificial Cardiac Pacemaker for Implant

TECH & INNOVATION 08.23.2021 02:32 AM

Existing pacemakers use lead that connects to the electronic device to generate an electrical pulse. Instead of lead, scientists recently created a pacemaker that will use the kinetic energy from the heart to power the device to overcome existing problems.

Silver Linings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Identified Through Social Media and Natural Language Processing

08.23.2021 00:01 AM

A new psychological study revealed that there are silver linings people experiences in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Evolution: Fast Transmission, Mutation, Management Strategies Explained in Evolutionary Theory

08.22.2021 23:45 PM

An evolutionary theory predicts what will happen later, that pertains to the COVID-19 variant evolution. The variant is explained to be transmitted faster than the original Wuhan strain.

Mammalian Retrovirus-Like Protein: This May Help Expand mRNA delivery; Potential Solution for Nucleic Acid Therapies

08.20.2021 06:47 AM

A type of protein may help in the expansion of mRNA delivery and may possibly aid in nucleic acid therapeutics, a new study revealed.

New Zealand Prevents COVID-19 Delta Variant Outbreak With Real-Time Genome Sequencing

08.20.2021 02:33 AM

Even though the delta variant was around the corner, New Zealand is equipped with a whole new level of coronavirus testing. New Zealand prevented the transmission of the COVID-19 delta variant through the help of real-time genome sequencing.

Both Unvaccinated and Fully Vaccinated People Infected With COVID-19 Delta Variant Carry Similar Viral Load

08.20.2021 02:06 AM

A study from researchers of the University of Oxford found that fully vaccinated people suffering from breakthrough COVID-19 delta variant carry a similar amount of viral load as those infected unvaccinated individuals.

Periodic Fever Syndrome Treatment Possible With FDA-Approved Tumor Necrosis Factor Medicine

08.19.2021 21:50 PM

Researchers recently discovered how the absence of protein can lead to a treatable autoinflammatory disease through tumor necrosis factor or TNF.

Vax Facts Vs Fiction: Stony Brook Medicine Raises Vaccine Awareness in Live Session [WATCH]

08.19.2021 12:13 PM

In the protracted fight against the COVID-19 plus the rapidly approaching flu season, experts from Stony Brook Medicine held a live stream session to separate vaccine fact from fiction.

Mini Human Brains Grown in Petri Dish Develop Own Eyes That Detect Light, Possible Solution for Vision Loss

08.19.2021 07:33 AM

German scientists used stem cells to grow a mini human brain or cerebral organoids, which developed its own eyes complete with retinas, lenses, corneas, and nerve cells that help it detect light. They believe that it could lead to lab-grown retinas for people with vision loss.

New Bioresponsive MTN System Clears an Invasive Fungi In Vivo; Advances Fight Against Fungal Infections

08.19.2021 06:49 AM

Researchers report a new bioresponsive micro-to-nano (MTN) system that effectively clears the pathogenic fungi strain Cryptococcus neoformans in vivo.

Vulnerable Plaques Detected Using Nanoparticles Imaging Technique That Also Sends Warning Signal Before Heart Attack

08.19.2021 04:05 AM

A new imaging technique that produces 3D images has been developed to detect and eventually produce a warning sign before a fatal occurrence even happens.

Havana Syndrome Causes 2 US Officials to Fall Ill; Mysterious Disease and Symptoms Explained

08.19.2021 02:10 AM

Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness that’s affecting mostly US Diplomatic workers. Its symptoms include nausea, headache, and migraines, among others.

Keto Diet and Hypoxia Alter Gut Microbiota, Leading to Cognitive Impairment

08.19.2021 00:31 AM

A new study through mice subjects shows how gut microbes could affect cognitive impairment. Activities in the gut highlight the decrease in brain functionality when affected by the Keto diet and Hypoxia.

Lonely Fruit Flies Eat More, Sleep Less Like Humans Living During the Pandemic

08.19.2021 00:26 AM

Researchers found that fruit flies kept in isolation exhibit similar characteristics in humans during the pandemic. The social insects are eating more and sleeping less than their usual behavior.

Protein Associated with Parkinson's Disease Can Cause Damage to Cellular Powerhouses; Researchers Investigate the Contribution of Alpha-Synuclein to the Problem

08.19.2021 00:08 AM

Protein linked to certain conditions like Parkinson’s disease is found to be affecting the mitochondria with researchers specifically discovering that fragmentation of mitochondria can actually be healthy.

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