Category: Health News
WFIRM Scientists Discover How to Use CRISPR to Better Edit Genomes with Minimal DNA Deletions
CRISPR, meaning clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats, is a very powerful tool in genetics. It disrupts the normal sequence of repeating units of base pairs in a DNA molecule …HIV-Positive People Show a Significant Acceleration of Biological Aging
HIV is the retrovirus responsible for AIDS, and that also induces premature biological aging, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. HIV causes premature …
Scientists Confirm Inhaled Vaccines More Effective For COVID-19 Than Nasal Sprays
A comparison of vaccine delivery systems for respiratory infection treatments that was carried out by scientists from McMaster University showed that inhaled aerosols offer superior protection and more robust …
How To Ensure That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Nutrients: 6 Tips
Babies need plenty of different types of nutrients to grow and develop properly, so it’s important to make sure they’re getting enough from the food you’re providing. Here are …
People That Are Passionate About Their Work Have a Higher Level of Satisfaction
According to research, people who are passionate about their work have a higher level of satisfaction. They enjoy their work more, and they’re less likely to experience burnout. So …Microbots: A New Approach to Drug Delivery and Potential Treatment for Difficult-to-Reach Diseases
Medical micro-robotics is a new discipline that seeks to use miniature sensors and actuators to perform non-invasive diagnosis and treatment inside the human body. The University of Colorado Boulder’s …
Inhibiting the Enzyme G6PD Destroys Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Cells in the Omentum
A team from the Los Angeles-based Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation has identified the key role of a metabolic enzyme in ovarian cancer metastasis. The enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), …Exploring Vaccines Targeting Fentanyl and Heroin Overdoses as a Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
Researchers at the University of Montana are advancing the development of vaccines aimed at preventing overdoses from fentanyl and heroin. With an anticipated initiation of Phase 1 human trials …