Scientists have created a technique for precise nanoparticle trapping using metamaterials, overcoming size restrictions and enabling long-term stability. This breakthrough has far-reaching potential for biomedical science applications, including cancer research and imaging.
Researchers developed a novel two-step targeting strategy to selectively deliver therapies to the brain by exploiting the high impermeability of the BBB. This approach allows for specific brain targeting with minimal accumulation in peripheral organs, paving the way for increased clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapies.
Researchers investigated the potential therapeutic effects of dipyridamole on severely ill patients with COVID-19. The study found that dipyridamole supplementation significantly decreased D-dimer concentrations and improved clinical outcomes in comparison to control patients, suggesting its anticoagulation and antiviral effects.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a new, rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test that can produce results in just 36 minutes. The portable test works for other viruses like dengue and can be used in low-resource settings.
Men with higher incomes are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure due to lifestyle factors such as obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. In contrast, women with higher household income tend to have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
Researchers found no evidence that face coverings lead to a false sense of security and may even encourage better hand hygiene practices. The study suggests that policymakers should prioritize face covering mandates to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2, as the risks are minimal while the potential impact is important.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Guam found that cycad plants share nitrogen and carbon through the soil, creating habitable environments for other organisms.
A study of 782 COVID-19 positive and 7,025 negative patients found low plasma 25(OH)D levels to be an independent risk factor for COVID-19 infection and hospitalization. The association was strongest among older adults, with two peak age groups showing increased risk: 25 and 50 years old.