A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that tampons from several brands can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The research evaluated levels of 16 metals in 30 tampons from 14 different brands, revealing that metals were present in all types of tampons, regardless of organic or non-org...
Researchers developed a phage-displayed heptapeptide sequence that significantly improves the specific targeting ability of antimicrobial peptides against Staphylococcus aureus. The designed peptide showed higher specific antimicrobial activity against S. aureus compared to Temporin-SHf.
A new study suggests that implementing effective water quality management measures could halve future water scarcity in the Pearl River Basin. The research highlights the importance of addressing water pollution and other environmental factors to mitigate water scarcity and support sustainable development.
A new culture system was established to cultivate Cryptosporidium parvum from mouse and bovine cholangiocyte organoids. The system allows the complete development of C. parvum in vitro, producing infectious oocysts.
Researchers have developed a novel pyroelectric photoconductive diode (PPD) for highly sensitive and fast high-energy photon detection. The PPD exhibits high responsivities to deep ultraviolet (DUV) and X-ray, with enhanced detection performance compared to traditional photodiodes.
The study uses low-cost depth imaging sensors to detect plant disease with 97% accuracy, outperforming human annotation. The method is robust across various environments and plant densities, making it a cost-efficient solution for plant pathology diagnostics.