Disposable finger covers to stop touch screen bacteria spread
From Superinnovators 11/01/24 Swedish startup Paprtect, founded 2021, has created compostable paper covers for your fingers to help stop the spread of germs when using public touch screens such as coffee machine interfaces. The covers are dispensed via automatic machines which dish out 2,100 covers before needed reloading. They have been installed locations such as […]
Eating beans improves gut health, regulates immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors
From University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 04/12/23 Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health. This is achieved by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer […]
1 in 25 carries a genotype that is associated with a shortened lifespan
From deCODE genetics 14/11/23 Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, have published a study on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population and their association with lifespan. The results of this study are among the things that have motivated the government of Iceland to announce a nationwide effort in precision medicine. As the […]
New technology for customized air purification of toxic gases
From National Research Council of Science & Technology 03/11/23 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in daily products such as paints, adhesives, furniture, cosmetics, and deodorants make our lives easier. However, constant exposure can cause serious health problems such as respiratory illness, headaches, dermatitis, and cancer. Natural ventilation is the most effective way to reduce VOCs in […]
Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
From University of Michigan19/10/23 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors—a technique called histotripsy—in humans for liver treatment. Pioneered at the University of Michigan, histotripsy offers a promising alternative to cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which often have significant side effects. FDA […]
Good form in a tea-cup! Drinking tea every day could help reduce diabetes risk
From Diabetologia 05/10/23 Drinking dark tea every day may help to mitigate type 2 diabetes risk and progression in adults through better blood sugar control, suggests new research at this year’s Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct). The study, by researchers from the University of Adelaide […]
AI ten times faster at drug discovery: 1.5 billion potential compounds screened
From Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling 01/10/23 Boosting virtual screening with machine learning allowed for a 10-fold time reduction in the processing of 1.56 billion drug-like molecules. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland teamed up with industry and supercomputers to carry out one of the world’s largest virtual drug screens. In their efforts […]
Bad back? Automated, collaborative pallet unloading platform, safer and faster
From Superinnovators 25/09/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info https://www.edmolift.com/en/Lift-tables-and-lifting-solutions/pallet-leveller-pl-2002 You may also be curious about:
New heart simulator to improve treatment of cardiac diseases
From Politecnico di Milano 19/09/23 A mathematical and computational model of the human heart entirely developed at Politecnico di Milano and designed for studying coronary artery disease. This is the focus of research published in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports, entitled ‘A comprehensive mathematical model for cardiac perfusion’. The project was born from collaboration […]
Mushrooming hope: Can psychedelic psilocybin uplift the downcast?
From Wolters Kluwer Health 09/09/23 A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful in treating various mental health conditions. However, many challenges remain in defining their clinical benefits and overcoming the complex regulatory obstacles to their use. The September issue of Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents a research review and update […]