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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

Nanozymes: The Cold-Resistant Superheroes

Picture this: You're trying to detect something tiny, like a single molecule, but it's freezing cold. Traditional methods struggle in the cold, losing their effectiveness. This is where nanozymes step in. These tiny particles act like enzymes, speeding up reactions. But most nanozymes aren't fans of

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Mar 10 2025SCIENCE

Cysteine's Surprising Effects on Bacteria Growth

Bacteria called Corynebacterium glutamicum have a hard time growing when they are around the amino acid cysteine. This is a problem because cysteine is used in lots of things like food, cosmetics, and medicines. Scientists wanted to figure out why this happens. They used a method called adaptive lab

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

Detecting Danger: A Smart Way to Spot Paraoxon

Paraoxon is a highly toxic substance that's often found in the environment. It's crucial to have a reliable way to detect it. This is where a new method comes in. It uses a special hydrogel made from cerium and carbon dots. This hydrogel has two key abilities: it can act like an enzyme that breaks d

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

Smartphone-Powered Health Check: Detecting Thalassemia with Style

Imagine a world where your smartphone can detect serious diseases like thalassemia. This isn't science fiction. Scientists have created a clever way to use smartphones for health checks. They've developed a system that combines special materials and DNA structures to make detecting diseases easie

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

The Future of Biosimilars: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Market

Biosimilars are like generic versions of biologic drugs. They are almost identical to the original biologic drug, known as the reference product. The first biosimilar hit the market in 2006. Since then, the path to creating and using biosimilars has faced many hurdles. These challenges can lead to p

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

The Price of Progress: How Biosimilar Policies Are Changing the Game for Big Name Drugs

In the world of medicine, there's a big push to make drugs more affordable. This push has led to the creation of biosimilar policies. These policies are designed to encourage the use of biosimilars, which are basically cheaper copies of expensive biologics. The goal? To save money and make healthcar

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Feb 22 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Nature's Tiny Chemists: The Fascinating World of Fusarium Fungi

Fusarium fungi are everywhere, thriving in all sorts of environments. These tiny organisms have a superpower: they can produce natural products, or NPs, that help them survive and thrive. Think of NPs as their secret weapons, and some of these can be harmful, like mycotoxins that can contaminate our

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Feb 21 2025SCIENCE

Breathe Easy: New Tech Sniffs Out Airborne Germs Quickly

Scientists have created a clever gadget that can quickly spot dangerous germs floating in the air. These germs, like the avian H5N1 influenza virus and E. coli bacteria, can spread through tiny droplets called aerosols. This new tool uses a special sensor that can detect these pathogens in just a fe

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Health Secrets: How Doctors Use Numbers to Make Smart Choices

Imagine doctors as detectives, and numbers as clues. Biostatistics is the toolkit they use to solve health mysteries. It's not just about crunching numbers; it's about turning data into lifesaving decisions. Doctors use biostatistics to navigate the confusing world of health information. It's like

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

What Are Biosimilars and Why Should We Care About Immunogenicity?

Biosimilars have changed the game in medicine. They've made a big impact in areas like cancer treatment, rheumatology, and immunology. They're like generic drugs, but for biologics. These are complex medicines made from living organisms. The big deal with biosimilars is that they can cut healthcare

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