Nanoparticle vaccine breakthrough. Researchers at MIT have developed a new lipid nanoparticle that “significantly enhances the potency of mRNA vaccines,” making them 100 times more effective in mice and reducing dosage requirements. This could make vaccines cheaper and reduce liver […]
New gel restores dental enamel. “We are very excited because the technology has been designed with the clinician and patient in mind. It is safe, can be easily and rapidly applied, and it is scalable.” This fluoride-free gel mimics natural […]
3D printing’s strength revolution. A new method uses 3D printed resin as a scaffolding to create materials with remarkable strength and complexity. “Our materials could withstand 20 times more pressure compared to those produced with previous methods, while exhibiting only […]
The magic of moiré quantum matter. Though this subject matter is dense and was frankly intimidating to me, this video by Pablo Jarillo-Herrero is a fantastic introduction to “strongly-correlated quantum matter [that] has challenged physicists for decades.” ~ learn more
Why synthetic blood is so challenging. “Developers of synthetic blood of either type will need to overcome economic and manufacturing challenges before they can scale for use in patients.” Despite promising research approaches, scaling up synthetic blood production remains a […]
Infrasound’s hidden dangers. Our world is filled with inaudible sounds that “a lot of research suggests is harmful to our health.” Benn Jordan explores innovative ways to capture and understand these silent threats. ~ learn more
Psilocybin and aging. “Compared to control cells, cells treated with psilocin…displayed an extension of cellular lifespan of 29%.” Peter Attia looks at this study and advises us to hold off on assuming magic mushrooms will extend human life. While a […]
Infrared saunas and athlete recovery. Recent research suggests that “infrared sauna can be a feasible and safe way to promote recovery, especially during busy match schedules.” It took me several clicks to get to the original ~200 page research study, […]
Harnessing hypoxia. Hypoxia is an oxygen-deficient state. The Indian army’s experience at high altitudes in the Himalayas revealed unexpected health benefits among soldiers, sparking interest in the potential medical uses of hypoxia. “They experienced lower rates of heart disease, hypertension, […]
People with blindness can read again after retinal implant. “Where this dead retina was a complete blind spot, vision was restored,” says Frank Holz, an ophthalmologist involved in the study. A tiny implant has helped many regain some vision lost […]