More efficient drug delivery within the brain by utilizing LAT1
According to a new study the distribution of drug molecules within the brain can be improved by utilizing LAT1, which is expressed highly in the brain.
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Tripling shelf life of macaroni and cheese
Scientists have developed a way to triple the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese, a development that could have benefits for everything from space travel to military use.
Read moreScientists observe how acoustic interactions change materials at the atomic level
By using sound waves, scientists have begun to explore fundamental stress behaviors in a crystalline material that could form the basis for quantum information technologies.
Read moreNeurotoxin lead sometimes added to turmeric for brighter color
Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis.
Read moreScientists decode DNA of coral and all its microscopic supporters
Scientists have seen for the first time how corals collaborate with other microscopic life to build and grow.
Read moreBenefits and safety of FODMAP diet in children
The low FODMAP diet, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive symptoms like bloating and stomach pain, is a useful treatment in children and adolescents with gastrointestinal problems, new research confirms.
Read moreWhat color were fossil animals?
Scientists have evaluated fossil color reconstruction methods and proposed a new study framework that improves and expands current practice.
Read morePotential therapeutic target for prostate cancers with PTEN mutation
PTEN, a tumor suppressor gene mutated in about 20% of prostate cancers, relies on another gene, ARID4B, to function.
Read moreVisible from outer space, Detroit's unofficial pathways could play important role in land redevelopment
As neighborhood and city planners design ways to reuse vacant land in cities like Detroit, a researcher is urging them to look at the footpaths of people who already live there — literally.
Read moreEngineered killer T cells could provide long-lasting immunity against cancer
In experiments with mice, researchers have shown they can harness the power of iNKT cells to attack tumor cells and treat cancer. The new method suppressed the growth of multiple types of human tumors that had been transplanted into the animals.
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