Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work: They also find a surprise about cilia synchronization — or lack thereof 03.29.2019 Human bodies have some built-in systems to care for themselves. The cells that line our lungs, nose, brain and reproductive […]
Self-growing materials that strengthen in response to force 01.31.2019 A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials. Hokkaido […]
Nanoparticles to treat snakebites 10.05.2018 Venomous snakebites affect 2.5 million people, and annually cause more than 100,000 deaths and leave 400,000 individuals with permanent physical […]
Researchers patent technology for smart seat cushion, adaptable prosthetics: Technology uses real-time pressure monitoring and automated pressure modulation capabilities 09.20.2018 The University of Texas at Arlington has patented a smart seat cushion that uses changes in air pressure to redistribute […]
Ionizing radiation found to soften tumor cell microenvironment: When irradiated, less stiff extracellular matrices reduced cancer growth and migration, bolstering the case to further understand fractionated radiation therapy 04.05.2018 Nearly half of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy to curb the growth of malignant cells. But little is known […]