As the proverb goes, it takes a village to raise a child. It can also take a village to make progress in science and medicine.
Biochemistry
Apr 27, 2023
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The Mbendjele BaYaka are an Indigenous Congolese hunter-gatherer population, one of a number of "Pygmy" hunter-gatherer populations living in the rainforests of Central Africa.
Other
Oct 27, 2021
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Whether in beta-blockers to treat high blood pressure or in natural products, so-called vicinal aminoalcohols are high-quality organic compounds that are found in many everyday items. However, their production is difficult, ...
Materials Science
Jan 4, 2021
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Forensic chemist Jan Halámek once again has found an innovative use for human sweat—this time to keep drunk drivers off the road.
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 12, 2019
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Humans aren't the only species with a well-developed drinking culture. The social life of the humble fruit fly also revolves around alcohol.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 8, 2018
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Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a flexible wearable sensor that can accurately measure a person's blood alcohol level from sweat and transmit the data wirelessly to a laptop, smartphone ...
Engineering
Aug 2, 2016
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Engineers have combined innovative optical technology with nanocomposite thin-films to create a new type of sensor that is inexpensive, fast, highly sensitive and able to detect and analyze a wide range of gases.
Materials Science
Apr 2, 2015
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Imagine a low-cost, disposable breath analysis device that a person with cystic fibrosis could use at home along with a smartphone to immediately detect a lung infection, much like the device police use to gauge a driver's ...
Nanophysics
Oct 14, 2014
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Antifreeze proteins from fish living in icy seas have inspired a new way to freeze blood which could one day increase the precious stocks available for medical procedures.
Materials Science
Feb 4, 2014
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In Washington state's first study to examine driver use of electronic devices, UW investigators saw that more than 8 percent of drivers were engaging with such devices behind the wheel, higher than previously estimated. Among ...
Other
Sep 13, 2013
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