Children born with defects that impair the heart’s lower chambers undergo a series of invasive surgeries early in life. The first surgery includes implantation of a plastic tube called a…
Advanced application efficiently assesses new treatment possibilities, particularly for cancer. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a unique technology to screen new DNA-targeting therapeutics designed to treat cancer and other…
Hope for diabetic retinopathy. Macrophages, also known as scavenger cells, are part of our immune system. They destroy invading pathogens and are found in the organs and the bloodstream. Led…
NIH-funded University of Cincinnati researcher studying magnetic nanoparticle delivery. Just as a business needs an effective and reliable service to deliver its goods to customers, medications need an effective delivery…
Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These are just a few familiar polymers — large-molecule chemical compounds — that have changed the world. From Teflon-coated frying pans to 3D printing, polymers are vital…
Enhanced two-photon microscopy method could reveal insights into neural dynamics and neurological diseases. Researchers have developed a new two-photon fluorescence microscope that captures high-speed images of neural activity at cellular…