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Detecting cannabis at the roadside

In the U.S., those who consume alcohol and drive are often subjected to roadside stops, breathalyzer tests and stiff penalties if their blood alcohol content exceeds certain limits.

31 Mar 2020

New strategy can help treat diabetes and other diseases

Transplanted islet cells that release insulin during very low blood sugar levels offer a potential way for treating diabetes.

From Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 31 Mar 2020

Gene deletion from insulin-producing cells prevents type 1 diabetes in mice

According to a new study performed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, deleting a gene from insulin-producing cells prevents the development of Type 1 diabetes in mice, by sparing the cells from being attacked by their own immune system.

27 Mar 2020

Researchers develop a modular system for genetic reprogramming of bacteria

Novel biomaterials could soon be created using magnetic bacteria.

26 Mar 2020

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

A method using noninvasive raman spectroscopy has been developed by scientists to measure blood glucose levels without the use of needles.

25 Mar 2020

New technique to study growth and proliferation of cyanobacteria

Introverts tend to feel encouraged: When cells, similar to certain people, get smushed too much, they tend to get into a defense mode, even switching off photosynthesis.

24 Mar 2020

Study offers detailed molecular map of interaction patterns of GPCR and different G protein subtypes

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have crucial roles to play in cell signal transduction and can be used as vital therapeutic targets for several diseases.

20 Mar 2020

Research on mice shows unexpected effect of intermittent fasting on fat metabolism

Australian scientists have used sophisticated analytical tools to understand the effect of intermittent fasting on the liver to help mitigate disease.

11 Mar 2020

A new breakthrough could lead to better approaches for preventing breast cancer metastasis

New breakthrough in breast cancer could enable the development of better approaches to prevent the spread of cancer cells to other organs in the body, thereby effectively bringing down mortality in patients suffering from breast cancer.

9 Mar 2020