A new clinical trial will allow researchers to study 3D-printed bioresorbable devices aimed at treating children with rare and life-threatening airway condition tracheobronchomalacia.
A pioneering study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world鈥檚 most pressing environmental health challenges.
Cleaning the dust, mold and grime that have accumulated over the winter can help everyone breathe better and avoid the sneezing and wheezing that come from spring allergies.
133 years. That鈥檚 how long it will take to achieve full gender parity at our current pace. But can we afford to wait that long?
Dr. Daphne Pillay-Naidoo, Industrial Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, highlights the urgent need to accelerate action on gender equality in the workplace. From breaking biases to advocating for equal opportunities, we must act now鈥攂ecause change doesn鈥檛 happen by waiting.
This International Womens Day, let鈥檚 commit to being allies, challenging systemic barriers, and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.
Adiso Therapeutics, Inc. announced the publication of the results of two Phase 1 studies, which showed that healthy subjects and ulcerative colitis (UC) patients given oral doses of ADS051, a novel modulator of neutrophils being developed for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), could be safely administered and well-tolerated in IBD patients.
Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs, as Dinosaur Safari opens to the public on Saturday, April 12.
We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers of the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices 鈥 and this can have far-reaching consequences.
At the end of January, Empa opened a new laboratory that aims to harness quantum effects from carbon. This could pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies, including quantum computers. The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation.
To overcome these limitations, a research team led by Dr. Tae Ann Kim of the Convergence Research Center for Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-mobility (SEIF) at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new polymeric material with self-healing capabilities and high recyclability.
Teens and adults who started on stimulant medications for ADHD during via telehealth were on the whole no more likely to develop substance use disorders a year later, but young adults age 26-34 did have a higher risk. The findings could inform telehealth policy.
A team of Tufts University researchers created Morpho, an open-source programmable environment that enables researchers and engineers to conduct shape optimization and design for soft materials. Applications can be for anything from artificial hearts to robot materials that mimic flesh and soft tissue.
Scientists at St. Jude Children鈥檚 Research Hospital used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, offering a clear path to detecting neurological conditions.
Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other resources, including a group of enzymes that help normal cells maintain a balance of energy.
Women diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, experiencing poor sleep are at a higher risk of needing mobility aids sooner in life. Addressing sleep issues in these women may be crucial to better mobility.
Johns Hopkins University engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human, carefully conforming and adjusting its grasp to avoid damaging or mishandling whatever it holds.