The work is expected to lead to innovative methods for real-time detection of numerous threats from biological aerosol exposures
Real-Time Monitoring of Biological Aerosols
Temperature of Individual Cells
Individual cells shown to deviate from 37 °C with areas of high and low temperature which may give clues to their mechanistic roles
Cervical Cancer Diagnostics
Algorithm can spot the earliest biochemical changes that are a precursor to cervical cancer by untangling near-infrared Raman spectra
Why Does Influenza B Only Infect Humans?
Crystal structure of virus-protein complex explains why influenza B is restricted to humans
Mechanism of Melanin Protection Uncovered
Melanin’s ability to protect from radiation comes from electric current that allows regeneration
Redesigned Antibiotic for Antibiotic-Resistent Bacteria
Antibiotic vancomycin successfully reengineered to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Drill-Free Dentistry
New, pain-free way of tackling dental decay reverses the damage caused by acid and rebuilds teeth as new
Coffee – Good for Your Health
Dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast in reducing body weight, restoring red blood cell vitamin E and glutathione concentrations
New Probes for DNA Replication
Two new chemical probes could help shed light on DNA replication pathways and their role in human diseases
Extending Cell Life by Quicker Capture
New technique that captures cells quickly and keeps them alive longer could help medical researchers run longer experiments