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Flexible Fluorescent Probes: How Molecular Shape Affects Mercury Detection

January 15, 2025

You know how some molecules can twist and bend, while others stay stiff? Scientists found that this flexibility can change how certain fluorescent probes work when they detect toxic mercury (Hg²⁺) in water. They looked at two types of these probes, one with a wiggly bit (1) and one that's pretty str

technology

Creating a Super-Sensitive, Waterproof Strain Sensor Fabric with Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes

January 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about fabrics that can sense how your body moves? That's exactly what strain sensing fabrics do. They detect outside deformation, giving real-time feedback. The challenge? Making a fabric that's super sensitive and accurate. Scientists have now done just that with a polyurethan

health

Boosting Health: How Sensory Stuff and Counseling Help Seniors in Care Homes

January 14, 2025

As people live longer, more of them are ending up in nursing homes. Older folks in these places often deal with ongoing physical and mental health issues, such as chronic pain and conditions like anxiety or depression. This can really affect their well-being. Medicine isn't always the best solution.

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What Makes Robotic Surgery Successful? Experts Weigh In

January 14, 2025

You might think that robotic surgery is all about the robot, but it's actually about the patient. Recently, a group of experts from the Junior European Association of Urology Robotic Section and Young Academic Urologists got together to figure out what makes robotic surgery successful for patients.

science

Discovering Cell-Based Sensors for EGF Detection

January 14, 2025

Ever wondered how scientists keep an eye on cellular interactions? One fascinating approach involves using live cells as tiny detectors. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) plays a serious role in cancer development, so tracking its activity is crucial. Traditional lab methods have drawbacks, but now, the

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Touching Ourselves: What Sight and Feel Tell Us

January 12, 2025

Ever noticed how touching yourself feels different from being touched by someone else? That's called sensory attenuation. This weird phenomenon depends on where you're touched. It only happens when the touching and touched parts of your body match up spatially. So, what helps us figure out we're to

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Conifer Extract Rescues Genetic Disorder

January 11, 2025

Episodic Ataxia Type 1 (EA1) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the KCNA1 gene, which controls the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1. 1. This channel helps regulate electrical signals in the brain. Traditional Native American medicine uses conifer extracts to treat conditions relate

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Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

January 11, 2025

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

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Dementia and Sense Loss: The Hidden Connection

January 9, 2025

Did you know that over 55 million people on the planet are dealing with dementia? As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. But did you ever think about how losing our senses might play a part in this? That's right! The older we get, the more likely we are to lose some of our senses. Im

sports

Keeping Horses Healthy: Using Sensors to Track Workouts

January 8, 2025

Did you know that horses used for sports can get hurt if they train too much or too hard? To prevent this, researchers are using special sensors to keep track of how horses move and how much weight they carry. These sensors are attached to the horse's legs and back, and they collect data about the h