ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a tough condition. It's linked to unusual clumps in brain cells. These clumps are made of a protein called TDP-43. Some changes in the TDP-43 protein are connected to ALS. Two specific changes, N352S and S352p, are known to cause problems. N352S is when one part of the TDP-43 protein is swapped for another. S352p is when a small chemi...
The world of dental implants is changing. Titanium has long been the go-to material, but it can cause issues like allergic reactions. So, researchers decided to test out a different material: polyetheretherketone, or PEEK for short. This stuff is a type of plastic that's tough and can be used to make implants that look like real tooth roots. First, they scanned two ...
Ivermectin has been a hot topic when it comes to treating COVID-19. But does it really work? A recent study looked at 19 different trials involving 1, 111 patients to find out. These trials compared Ivermectin to either a placebo or the usual standard of care. The study checked if Ivermectin helped with things like reducing deaths, speeding up recovery, or shortenin...
Flexible electronics are becoming more and more popular. They are used in many places. However, they often do not work well in different situations. This is a problem. So, scientists have been working on a new material. It is a special type of polyurethane elastomer. This material is different. It can heal itself. It is also very strong and can be recycled. This is ...
The quest for sustainable energy has led scientists to explore materials that can turn waste heat into electricity. These materials are called thermoelectrics. They are not yet widely used because they are not very efficient. They also rely on rare and costly elements like tellurium. Plus, they struggle to stay stable when in use. Innovations are being made to impr...
Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is celebrating a big milestone. It's been 20 years since it started making waves in the world of materials research. The institute has been a hotbed of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in materials science. To mark this special occasion, a collecti...