Tiny, Touch-Based Sensor Could Help Patients Stay on Top of Their Medications
If taken in just the right amount, lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression. Too little won’t work, while too much can…
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Researchers Cook Up Mealworms Into a Tasty, Protein-Rich, “Meat-Like” Seasoning
Most people consider Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, to be creepy, crawly nuisances. However, these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to…
Exposing What’s in Tattoo Ink – You Might Be Surprised
Tattoos are a true art form, featuring everything from life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes. People have decorated their bodies for millennia for ceremonial and…
Scientists Reverse Food Allergies by Targeting the Microbiome
Many people with dietary allergies only experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods. However, some face potentially fatal consequences. A bacterial compound called butyrate…
New COVID-19 Antiviral Medications That Could Prevent Other Coronaviruses From Causing Havoc
Speeding up the search for effective new COVID-19 antivirals. An arsenal of measures to prevent and treat viral infections is needed for the world to…
Humans Absorb Less Protein From Plant-Based Meat Than Normal Meat
Plant-based meat supplies less protein to human cells than chicken meat The push for plant-based meat has already gained a lot of support. However, it’s…
Scientists Target a Human Protein To Squash COVID-19 and Other Viruses
More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, people are realizing that the “new normal” will probably involve learning to co-exist with SARS-CoV-2 (the…
Cheers! Lager Beer Could Help Men’s Gut Microbes, Reduce Risk of Disease
Numerous studies have shown health benefits from moderate alcohol intake (or maybe not), especially wine. For example, drinking wine with meals is linked with a…
New Improved Lithium-Ion Batteries That Last Longer in Extreme Cold
If you have an electric car and drive in the cold, you’re likely well aware of the reduced performance and range when temperatures drop below…
Science, Art, and Sustainability: How To Tie-Dye Cotton With Acorns and Rust
Tie-dyeing is a fun activity that can spice up clothing, such as t-shirts, with colorful patterns. Although tie-dye kits are available to buy in stores,…
New Flexible Organic LED Gives Off a Comfortable Candlelight-Like Glow
Giving off a soft comfortable glow, candles set the ambiance for a special dinner or just a peaceful evening at home. However, some lighting alternatives,…
How Three Mutations Work Together To Spur New COVID-19 Variants
Like storm waves battering a ship, new versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, have buffeted the world one after another. Recently, scientists keeping…
Why They Don’t Make Grade B Maple Syrup Anymore [Video]
Are you a grade B maple syrup fan? For a lot of maple syrup connoisseurs, grade B was always the go-to syrup. It’s dark, caramelly,…
Chemists Develop a Non-Toxic Glue for Plywood – From Glucose and Citric Acid
The go-to materials for building home furniture, décor, and floors are composite wood products that come in large sheets. But the glues and resins holding…
Improved Silver Coating for Medical Devices Kills Bacteria To Prevent Infection
According to folklore, silver bullets kill werewolves, but in the real world, researchers want to harness this metal to combat another deadly foe: bacteria. Scientists…
A More Sensitive and Durable Rapid COVID-19 Test Using Nanoparticles
Rapid antigen tests can quickly and conveniently tell a person that they are positive for COVID-19. However, because antibody-based tests aren’t very sensitive, they can…
Risks of Counterfeit Medications Are Rising: New Technology Could Spot Fakes With a Smartphone App
Edible, fluorescent silk tags can suss out fake medications. Recent developments such as the explosion of online pharmacies and supply chain issues have made it…
Even Mild or Moderate COVID-19 May Impair Fertility in Men
Many people who recover from COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms, such as brain fog or heart problems. Increasing evidence suggests that the virus can also impair…