Scientists discovered that protons can be accelerated and targeted to specific areas of the body. This makes them a great option for treating cancer while minimizing damage done to healthy tissues. Proton therapy has shown effective in treating cancer including lung and prostate. The protons deposit their energy to a specific site, and are able to destroy cancer cells. #protons #sciencenews #science #StanfordUniversity #medical #chemistry #biochem #cancer
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Researchers have designed a process for turning Agave fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads. This creates opportunity for the sustainable manufacture of hygiene products.
#biochemistry #science #engineering #stanforduniversity #sustainability #chemistry #doi
Agave sisalana: towards distributed manufacturing of absorbent media for menstrual pads in semi-arid regions - Communications Engineering
Anton Molina and colleagues demonstrate the fabrication of absorbent materials from the drought tolerant plant agave sisalana (sometimes known as sisal). The findings suggest a route toward local production of the absorbent component of menstrual pads in low- and middle-income countries, where there is more limited access to sanitary products.
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of New York were able to 3D print hair follicles. This technology will have major effects on both science and medicine, and will pave the way for advanced skin grafting. #biotechnology #science #biology #3dprint
https://phys.org/news/2023-11-scientists-3d-print-hair-follicles-lab-grown.html
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function.
A UK team of scientists have produced a synthetic version of a yeast"s chromosome. It has been engineered to possess special features not naturally found in yeast. This will allow for better manipulation of the yeast DNA and will aid in crrating new medicines, therapies and laboratory techniques. #Science #DNA #MicroBiology #BioEngineering #Bacteria
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/249414/scientists-take-huge-step-towards-making/
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A Farm in #CanaryIslands wants to raise 1 million octopuses a year for food. They would be killed by being put in cold water kept at -3C/26F.
@BBC #science #biodiversity
#AnimalRights #Teuthology
Scientists isolated enzyme (Huc) that allows soil bacteria to consume hydrogen from the air and convert it into energy, producing electricity directly when exposed to hydrogen.
@nature #Pedology #Science @MonashBioinfo #Enzyme #microbiology
Scientists at University of Florida have discovered PFAS in toilet paper. Toilet paper made from recycled material may contain PFAS-contaminated fibers and contribute to contaminated water. #PFAS #Science #environment #pollution
Scientists have discovered a new disease caused by plastic pollution (plasticisis). Seabirds eat plastic and feed it directly to babies, causing inflamation in the digestive tract. @TheLabAndField #plastic #pollution #science #biology #ornithology
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-plasticosis-disease-plastic-affecting-seabirds.html
Researchers found a molecule present in all living cells, called flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), can impart magnetic sensitivity when present in high amounts. Scientists identified how fruit flies sense and respond to magnetic fields in environment by altering gene activity.
#GeneEditing #Science #Biology #Magnetroreception
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/sixth-sense-animals-prevalent-magnetism-b2287891.html
