Engineers from UC San Diego have unveiled a revolutionary smart capsule that contains multiple drugs and releases them accurately throughout the day. Using pH-sensitive polymers and magnesium micromixers, this innovation aims to drastically improve adherence to therapy, especially in Parkinson's disease and cardiovascular conditions.
Researchers at mit demonstrated a record strong nonlinear light-matter coupling in the quantum system, using an innovative 'quarton coupling'. This discovery enables about 10 times faster quantum operations and qubit reading, accelerating the path towards the development of reliable error-resistant quantum computers to solve complex problems.
Acute lymphoblastic (all) and myeloid (AML) leukemia are the leading causes of cancer mortality in children. The place of residence and the characteristics of the neighborhood, such as the availability of pharmacies, food and transport, significantly affect the outcome of treatment, creating inequalities. Particularly critical is the approach to care for children with ALL due to long-term therapy.
Researchers from mit and smart have developed silk needles for precision farming. This innovation solves the problem of inefficient crop spraying by allowing direct delivery of agrochemicals and nutrients, such as iron against chlorosis. The technology also enables vitamin B12 biofortification and monitoring of plant health by detecting heavy metals.
A groundbreaking pilot study by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) investigates psilocybin, a compound from 'magic mushrooms', for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The results show not only safety of use, but also unexpected, significant improvements in mood, cognition and motor symptoms, paving the way for new therapeutic approaches.
Scientists have found that certain bacteria in Croatian lakes retain nutrients only for themselves, which changes the way ecosystems function and reveals the invisible consequences of climate change that could affect entire food chains.