Mayo Clinic Florida is upgrading its cancer care with a Hitachi particle therapy system that's a leap ahead. This new tech includes super-fast scan speeds and a powerful proton beam. One standout feature is the rapid beam off control (RBOC), which can quickly stop the beam when needed. There's a tri
Scientists performed a unique experiment to observe what happens when Actinium-225 comes into contact with hydrochloric acid. They repeated this experiment four times, ensuring they had precise results. One key method they utilized was liquid scintillation counting to track small radioactive particl
NASA has a fresh plan for exploring Mars. They want to send smaller missions more often, with a focus on key scientific questions. These missions could cost between $100 million and $300 million each. The idea is to gather important information before humans ever set foot on the planet. The plan ha
Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo
Imagine trying to find a tiny needle in a haystack. That's what it's like to detect microRNA-21 (miRNA-21), a key player in cancer. These tiny molecules are hard to spot due to their low numbers. Scientists have come up with a clever way to make this detection easier. They've created a platform usin
Imagine trying to measure something tiny, like the ions in your body, but your tools aren't good enough. That's what scientists have been dealing with. They need better ways to track ions inside living things, and current tools just don't cut it. They're too big, too stiff, and can't monitor multipl
You might think that stopping the use of antibiotics in farming would make the soil healthier. But a surprising study found that even without antibiotics, some harmful traits, called antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), can still stick around in the soil. These ARGs can make bacteria tougher to fight
Ever wondered how scientists study baby mouse skin? It's all about the right tools! Researchers tested three enzymes—Trypsin, TrypLE, and Liberase—to break down baby mouse skin cells for closer examination. Trypsin and TrypLE were great at getting the deeper skin cells, but Liberase brought out the
When it comes to spending on radiological protection, there are always tough calls. A society's money is limited, so every dollar spent on radiation safety means less for other needs. Think of it like a pie – slice too much for radiation protection, and other slices get smaller. The ALARA principle
It's been a huge year for biomacromolecules, those large biological molecules like DNA and proteins. This field has seen some amazing advancements! Let's look at why this has been such a special year. Firstly, researchers have made big strides in understanding how these molecules work. They've been
