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Science News for January 29, 2023


Tracking down fake medicine makers using modern forensic DNA methods

Researchers at Flinders University and Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit developed a new DNA tracking technique to identify counterfeit antimalarial medicines. The 'pharmabiome' method analyzes environmental DNA (eDNA) found in fake medicine packaging, revealing differences between genuine and substandard tablets.

SourceFlinders University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeImaging analysis·DateJan 29, 2023

Mie voids could bring about control of light in air

Researchers have developed a technique for confining light in air using Mie voids, a novel building block that can manipulate and control UV radiation. The discovery has significant implications for optical sensing, trapping, and reprogrammable structures, with potential applications in fields like quantum emitters and metamaterials.

KAIST presents a fundamental technology to remove metastatic traits from lung cancer cells​

A research team led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho at KAIST has developed a fundamental technology to revert metastatic lung cancer cells to a non-metastatic state. This breakthrough could lead to the elimination of drug resistance and metastatic potential in cancer cells, while increasing their responsiveness to chemotherapy.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalCancer Research·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 29, 2023

World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment

The world's first international clinical guidelines have been created to prevent and treat heart complications in children undergoing cancer treatment. The guidelines cover cardiovascular disease assessment, screening, and follow-up for pediatric patients receiving various cancer treatments.

SourceMurdoch Childrens Research Institute·JournalJACC Advances·TypeContent analysis·DateJan 29, 2023