Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.
The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier
Sciworthy is an encyclopedia at the frontier of science. We provide objective, neutral summaries of cutting edge research so you can explore the science on your own terms. Enter in what you want to know and see if we have it. If we don’t, let us know!
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related…
Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was nearly 30 times stronger!
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic angle”.
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain components in these machines are experiencing. If we can monitor force in real time, we can prevent a…
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device was able to power simple wearable electronics from human sweat.
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology could help decrease greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.
Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices such as LED lights, solar panels, and smoke detectors.
The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites have attracted a lot of interest because they are durable at high temperature and their low density…
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By turning ultraviolet radiation into red or orange light, these scientists are making “unusable”…
Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to their environment, which goes beyond typical materials like inert plastics used to make so many of…
Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly increases power generation.
The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones. Osteoporosis is caused by the loss of bone material. Aging increases the risk of developing…
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by encasing them in tiny droplets and tagging each one with DNA “barcodes”, detecting more detail than…
Scientists aboard the International Space Station test if bacteria can get vital metals out of rock under low gravity conditions.
Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as well as some frozen water and gases in the air. If you wanted to build a shelter or structure, you…
Current antimicrobial fabrics have dangerous downsides - researchers have found a safe approach using essential oils. @ryant_kirby
As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not be so far off from finding life on other planets!
Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first developed in the 1990s that enabled scientists to target and modify particular genes without damaging the…
A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung are planning to launch a number of satellite constellations. These satellites will allow users to…
Could dead or living #fungi be used as a biofilter to trap and remove #methane, the potent #greenhousegas, from the atmosphere? Researchers including @shroominn from @UMNews tested both living and dead fungal biomass to determine their…
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.
Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years after giving birth. They stressed the need for long-term follow-up care for mothers.
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.
Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.
Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.
Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.
Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three years of age.
Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could help determine how and why the disease develops.
Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and longer recovery times.
Scientists showed that proteins in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with MS mimic proteins found in the Epstein-Barr virus.
Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This treatment could help researchers fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.
People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, so people with Type 1 diabetes have to…
A type of coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease called COVID-19. This disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and made a historic impact on people’s lives. Out of the millions of people infected by the virus, the…
A recent epidemiological study has found that 9826 steps a day may be the optimal step count to lower the risk of dementia.
Scientists used a large-scale comparison of pairwise membrane protein interactions to reveal a complete network of the immune system.
By analyzing cervical tissue of women who had hysterectomies, researchers found that the virus sets off a domino effect in the tissue that puts cell division into overdrive, increasing the risk that it will become cancer.
Scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute recently completed a Phase 1 trial for a new therapy for non-small cell lung cancer called TIL
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.
Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.
A researcher from Vanderbilt University inferred dinosaur intelligence from fossilized skulls. She used the skulls to estimate the number of…
Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.
Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…
Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.
Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…
Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.