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.
Scientific research reveals worrying changes in the diversity and behaviour of phytoplankton in the northern Adriatic, which can have far-reaching consequences for fisheries, biological balance and the environment of the entire Adriatic Sea.
A new clinic in San Francisco is changing the way alcoholic liver disease is treated by integrating drug therapy, psychological support, and education, significantly increasing the chances of recovery and reducing the need for transplantation in patients.