Fingerprint examination remains one of the most important forensic methods in crime investigations. A new study suggests that a new chemical technique could help determine the owner’s sex –...
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An analysis of human placentas finds no evidence for the existence of a placental microbiome – although the organ may sometimes harbour a potentially harmful bacterium. With growing evidence linking...
Gene therapies hold tremendous promise for patients with many diseases – from genetic disorders to cancers. Non-viral vectors may offer a safe, efficient and non-toxic alternative to using viruses to...
Areas with karst geology are often major sources of drinking water, however, that water is at risk from contamination. Fractures, sinkholes and other discontinuities enable the rapid movement of...
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide – and the emergence of antibiotic resistance is exacerbating the situation. New breathable powders that can deliver existing drugs...
Nanostructured coatings have great potential for improving the success of dental implants. A new study demonstrates the power of nano spray drying technology to produce tailor-made coatings with...
Silver Nanoparticles are particles of silver between 1 nm and 100 nm in diameter. Due to the large ratio of surface-to-bulk silver atoms, they may also contain a large percentage of silver oxide...
A new study investigates a fast, simple and cost-effective new platform for evaluating the impact of adding growth factors to formulations intended for innovative 3D-printed wound healing materials...
How can you be sure that a tablet or pill contains what it says on the packaging? A new study suggests that DNA tagging may help to guarantee the quality of our medicines. Counterfeit drugs are...