Researchers from Wageningen University and TNO have developed a tool that will allow reliable point-of-care tests for COVID-19 which is not only cost-effective but also easy to produce. The researchers have made the instructions accessible for all in order to maximize its use and also to accelerate its demand in the low-income and remote regions. The researchers have made the test from recyclable empty aluminum coffee capsules. These materials are recycled in the small chemical reactors. The t
According to Asel Sartbaeva her latest invention that is ensilication technology is predicted to help store and make transportation of pediatric vaccines to low-income countries very easy. The vaccines need to be stored at desirable temperature to avoid getting contaminated. It has been studied that the vaccines remain stable between 2C ‑ 8C. Generally, at room temperatures the biological molecules tend to degrade and thereby making the vaccine ineffective. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, t
Bacteria are present around us and thus, the chances of humans being exposed to it also increases. There are a few pathogenic bacteria that can cause diseases. The latest study focuses on the bacterial infection, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which affects the stomach. It is known to cause ulcers, chronic inflammation (gastritis), or even cancer. The team from Osaka University has found the bacteria to use a specific molecular mechanism to adapt and grow in the human stomach over a period o
Researchers have recently found the microbes present in the gut to break down the plant-based sugar sulfoquinovose. This sugar is known to contain sulfur. The studies have shown special bacteria to help use the sulfosugar to develop hydrogen sulfide. In the low concentrations this gas is known to cause anti-inflammatory effects while in larger concentrations they cause cancer. The researchers have recently found spinach to have a pleasantry effect on the digestive tract as it contains hundreds
Spiders are known for the strength of their web. These silky weaving strands have inspired the researchers to develop complex 3D webs. The webs are known to help the spiders make a home or prepare a complete hunting ground. It is recently that the researchers have started studying the web construction and its behavior. The scientists are trying to use web in the world of music for a range of activities right from 3D printers to communication between different species. The role of web in the mu
Researchers have found the plasticizers that are present in majority of the objects can have a negative impact on the human brain functions. According to researchers from the University of Bayreuth, the plasticizers role in impairing the vital brain functions in the Communications Biology. The plasticizer bisphenol A and S are known to interrupt the signals transmission between the nerve cells on studying the fish brain. The researchers thus believe that such transmissions can occur even in th
Scientists have recently found the chaos in helping make digital fingerprints for the electronic devices to avoid even the advanced hackers from hacking the devices. The fingerprints are considered to be very unique as it would take a lifetime for the hackers to look for the right combination. The idea of using chaos in the system is thus a rare and interesting idea. According to lead researcher Daniel Gauthier from The Ohio State University, the study published in the journal IEEE Access show
Recently, the researchers have created various engineered bacterial strains that could be used as sensors to identify the environmental contaminants, like heavy metals. These sensors if used in the natural environment can actually help researchers trace pollutant levels that alter each passing day over diverse geographic areas. The engineers from MIT have recently made a safer, tough hydrogel shell enclosed bacterial sensor to prevent the bacteria from escaping into the air and spreading mutan
For speeding up the healing process and also for closing the wounds, the doctors generally use sutures. However, there are chances that they may damage the stiff fibers integrated with soft tissues. Taking inspiration from the human tendon, the researchers have created a completely rare product. The Montreal researchers have designed a unique tough gel sheathed (TGS) sutures for better wound healing. Even though these sutures are slippery they contain tough gel coating that mimics the arrangem
For keeping the packaged eggs safe, the Russian researchers have developed an inexpensive and reliable surface disinfection system. This technology can destroy majority of the bacteria such as salmonella present on eggshells. This can also help the broiler chicken develop stronger immunity against viral infections or diseases. In the latest study, the researchers from Ural Federal University and Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science disinfected the packed eggs using an electron beam for 50
