Science & Technology
Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease
A woman who never developed Alzheimer’s despite a strong genetic predisposition may hold the key to stopping the disease in its tracks. Studying the woman’s unique complement of genetic mutations, researchers have found clues that could help cut the li…
Alaskan allies: Communities unite to protect the areas they love
Natural resource management decisions in protected areas impact more than the wildlife and landscapes they’re charged to conserve. They also affect neighbors, who could otherwise hunt, build, or recreate as they choose on their own land. For decades, c…
Researchers find promising candidate to treat irreversible lung and eye diseases in extremely premature infants
Advancements in the care of premature babies are leading to improved survival rates. However, the incidence of neonatal diseases with life-long consequences such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is increasing. A …
Tirzepatide enhances weight loss with sustained treatment but discontinuation leads to weight regain
The current class of anti-obesity drugs is proving remarkably effective at removing excess pounds. However, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial found that people who stopped taking the medication regained much of that weight within a year. At the same …
Stem cell study reveals how infantile cystinosis causes kidney failure — and how to cure it
New research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients. The work reveals that the mechanisms that cause the disease coul…
Made-to-order diagnostic tests may be on the horizon
Researchers have made a breakthrough in diagnostic technology, inventing a ‘lab on a chip’ that can be 3D-printed in just 30 minutes. The chip has the potential to make on-the-spot testing widely accessible.
Scientists 3D print self-heating microfluidic devices
A fabrication process can produce self-heating microfluidic devices in one step using a multimaterial 3D printer. These devices, which can be made rapidly and cheaply in large numbers, could help clinicians in remote parts of the world detect diseases …
Permselectivity reveals a cool side of nanopores
Researchers investigated the thermal energy changes across nanopores that allow the selective flow of ions. Switching off the flow of ions in one direction led to a cooling effect. The findings have applications in nanofluidic devices and provide insig…
Permselectivity reveals a cool side of nanopores
Researchers investigated the thermal energy changes across nanopores that allow the selective flow of ions. Switching off the flow of ions in one direction led to a cooling effect. The findings have applications in nanofluidic devices and provide insig…
Holidays crank up kilos for kids
On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.
Holidays crank up kilos for kids
On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.