Artificial Blood Powder Could One Day Save Lives
Researchers have figured out a way to make artificial blood, and all it takes is mixing up water and small bag of powder.
New Chewing Gum May Detect Cancer
The gum detects “volatiles” within saliva as it’s chewed and is then studied to find if the chewer produced chemicals associated with cancer.
Frog Slime May Protect Against Deadly Flu Strains
The discovery of a peptide in the frog slime is a potentially important one to global public health.
New Technique Could Detect Skin Cancer Without a Biopsy
Painful biopsies, in which suspicious skin is lopped off and sent to a laboratory to detect skin cancer, may soon be a thing of the past.
Robot Joins Classroom as Teacher for Autistic Children
Learning social skills from a robot may seem odd, but for children with autism, it can provide a unique experience that is more predictable and engaging.
Muscular Dystrophy Reversed in Dogs
A team of international researchers explored the possibility of gene therapy in dogs to reverse and ultimately cure Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Emotionally-Aware Robots May Soon Be Caring for Grandma and Grandpa
While they will not be replacing human caregivers, scientists are hoping that these robots will soon be able to assist seniors with everyday tasks like taking medication and offering companionship.
Scientists Delete Specific Memories from Snails’ Brains
The research may be especially important for those who experience traumatic events and have the memories to remember them by.
USB Stick Doubles as HIV Test
British scientists have developed an HIV test on a USB stick, which quickly and accurately measures the levels of the virus in a person’s blood.
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