Fungus Fighter: Tackling Fungal Infections
Fungal infections are widespread and tricky to kill off, but could we disarm them instead? A look at Candida albicans and a bacterial antibiotic.
Category: Health
The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
Boosting the Influenza Vaccine Response
Enhanced immune responses to the flu could be possible with an intranasal influenza vaccine that prolongs immune memory of a special cell.
Nanotechnology for Healing Chronic Wounds
New Brazilian nanoparticle attacks chronic wounds on two fronts: controlling inflammation and accelerating skin regeneration.
Hydrogel Packaging Can Tell Us If Food Isn’t Fresh
New hydrogel packaging developed that keeps food fresh longer and changes color when food bacteria has reached a spoiled level.
Cracks in the Cutting Board Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Cutting boards can serve as reservoirs for bacterial transfer when not adequately sanitized, leading to foodborne illnesses.
Undisclosed Chemicals Found in Most Household Products
A study of personal care and cleaning products found that most contain undisclosed chemicals, or chemicals that are not listed on the label.
Stress: A Hidden Trigger for Autoimmunity
Is your “fight or flight” response doing more harm than good? Uncovering a startling link between chronic stress and autoimmune conditions.
Harness Healing Properties of Plants with Hydrogels
Hydrogels made from Jelly Fig plants and other natural components shown to improve diabetic wound healing.
Doctors Prefer to Explain Anxiety As an Evolutionary Response
Anxiety affects millions of people. But what is the most beneficial way to explain what causes anxiety?