MXene-based hydrogel offers dual-action treatment for periodontitis
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease worldwide. It leads to periodontal tissue destruction, alveolar bone resorption,…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
Microplastics transport toxins and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Microplastics are often viewed as pollutants in their own right, but their environmental impact may extend far beyond…
Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
Scientists capture how bacteria build their protective antibiotic-resistant barriers
Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for causing several infections that are hard to treat, owing to their high resistance…
Ancient parchment reveals historical evolution of destructive sheeppox virus
Some of Europe’s most well-known historic manuscripts, including the York Gospels, have proven to be biological time capsules…
Crucial brain stem cells rely on metabolic pathways to make decisions
As the human brain takes shape before birth, a remarkable type of stem cell helps give it many…
Prednisone may impair bone health in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In a new study published in Scientific Reports, an international and multidisciplinary research team including Binghamton University researchers identified…
Far-UVC light tested to combat avian influenza on farms
When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers…
Recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys successfully receive human organs
When doctors think about sticking an organ from another animal into a person, one of their many questions…
Microscopic peptide droplets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of…
IBD patients with family cancer history more likely to develop colorectal cancer
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have several close relatives with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely…