Plastic litter in rivers might be allowing dangerous pathogens to hitch-hike downstream, a new study published Wednesday found.
Environment
Nov 4, 2023
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How does alcohol kill this virus? With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol-based hand sanitizer became a much-sought item by hospitals and the general public alike for its ability to inactivate the coronavirus.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 27, 2020
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The medical training of IBM's speedy Watson computer will continue with a residency at a renowned Manhattan cancer hospital.
Hardware
Mar 22, 2012
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One day, hospital patients might be able to ingest tiny robots that deliver drugs directly to diseased tissue, thanks to research being carried out at EPFL and ETH Zurich.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 18, 2019
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Filter 'paper' made from titanium oxide nanowires is capable of trapping pathogens and destroying them with light. This discovery by an EPFL laboratory could be put to use in personal protective equipment, as well as in ventilation ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 7, 2020
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155
A new type of antibiotic can effectively treat an antibiotic-resistant infection by disarming instead of killing the bacteria that cause it. Researchers report their findings in the October 2 issue of mBio, the online open-access ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 2, 2012
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New research from MIT suggests the risk of becoming colonized by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) increases immediately following gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances that result in diarrhea.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 13, 2020
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257
Over the past couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly improved hotel operations and efficiency by automating processes such as booking and contactless check-in, allowing staff to focus on providing premium, ...
Economics & Business
Jun 20, 2023
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Scientists at EPFL have developed a new method for making antimicrobial surfaces that can eliminate bacteria under a minute. The technology, now tested in a hospital, shows enormous potential for preventing hospital-acquired ...
Materials Science
Aug 16, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Restaurant patrons tend to spend more money when they select their items from menus that don't use dollar signs, reports a new Cornell study.
Other
Dec 9, 2009
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