With antibiotic resistance one of the biggest health challenges facing our world today, the hunt is on for effective alternatives. In a new study, researchers develop a unique experimental system to...
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Researchers develop a simple, versatile assay for measuring testosterone that works with tiny volumes of blood. This new test could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related...
Fuelled by the alarming rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria, researchers explore the use of gel-forming artificial bolalipids for delivery of light-activated drugs to treat local infections. With...
Fingerprint examination remains one of the most important forensic methods in crime investigations. A new study suggests that a new chemical technique could help determine the owner’s sex –...
An analysis of human placentas finds no evidence for the existence of a placental microbiome – although the organ may sometimes harbour a potentially harmful bacterium. With growing evidence linking...
Gene therapies hold tremendous promise for patients with many diseases – from genetic disorders to cancers. Non-viral vectors may offer a safe, efficient and non-toxic alternative to using viruses to...
Areas with karst geology are often major sources of drinking water, however, that water is at risk from contamination. Fractures, sinkholes and other discontinuities enable the rapid movement of...
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide – and the emergence of antibiotic resistance is exacerbating the situation. New breathable powders that can deliver existing drugs...
Nanostructured coatings have great potential for improving the success of dental implants. A new study demonstrates the power of nano spray drying technology to produce tailor-made coatings with...