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Science and Technology

Smart lenses can detect glaucoma wirelessly

Most people with early stage glaucoma are unaware of their disease, although early treatment is critical to reducing vision loss. 

25 May 2024, 13:02

New small molecule offers hope in fight against antibiotic resistance

Scientists have developed a new small molecule that can suppress the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and make resistant bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics. 

24 May 2024, 20:37

Artificial intelligence could help detect the spread of breast cancer without a biopsy

A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, without the need for biopsies.

24 May 2024, 17:35

Study suggests tattoos may be risk factor for lymphoma

New research suggests that tattoos may be a risk factor for developing cancer of the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. 

24 May 2024, 17:05

New biomarker predicts immunotherapy success in kidney cancer

Laboratory tests showed that successful response to immunotherapy was associated with good interaction between two types of immune cells, namely CD8+ T cells and macrophages.

24 May 2024, 16:59

Treatment of gingivitis during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature birth

The main takeaway from this study is that pregnant women should keep their teeth clean, which is easy to do with good oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing.

24 May 2024, 10:30

A promising approach to developing birth control pills for men

A new, non-hormonal, sperm-specific method offers a promising option for reversible male contraception.

23 May 2024, 21:15

Researchers have identified a new mechanism of neuroplasticity associated with learning and memory

Understanding how synaptic changes occur and how they contribute to learning and memory is one of the main challenges of neuroscience.

23 May 2024, 14:59

Lemon verbena extract improves sleep quality

Eight weeks of treatment with lemon verbena extract have previously been shown to reduce stress and improve sleep. 

22 May 2024, 21:23

BCG vaccine protects people with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19

The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccine protects people with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

22 May 2024, 20:34

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