Scientists at RMIT University have developed a revolutionary virus-killing surface that promises to transform how we combat the spread of diseases in critical settings like hospitals and laboratories. This innovative material, crafted from silicon and featuring microscopic nanospikes, demonstrates remarkable efficacy.

Researchers have now revealed new compounds that are capable of offering the same benefits as exercise. This discovery could play a potential role in treating patients with muscle atrophy and other medical conditions.

Conventional production of medications, plastics, and fertilizers requires heat for chemical reactions, unlike photochemistry which uses light. This method typically requires fewer steps. University of Basel researchers have shown how to make photochemical reactions ten times more energy-efficient, paving the way for more sustainable and cost-effective applications.

A study has found that the fertility of both male and female tsetse flies was damaged after just one heatwave. This is a matter of concern as it could lead to insect biodiversity loss in the background of frequently occurring heatwaves.

Researchers have developed a new soft, flexible, battery-free implant that attaches to the bladder wall to sense filling. People suffering from paralysis, spina bifida, bladder cancer or end-stage bladder disease in which bladder function is often compromised, and bladder reconstruction surgery may be required will find the new implant useful.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are making use of artificial intelligence and biosensors to develop drugs faster. They are currently utilizing AI and genetically modified bacteria to ferment the Alzheimer’s drug Galantamine.

Researchers led by Professor Gary Lewin at the Max Delbrück Center have identified a new ion channel, Elkin1, crucial for touch perception, complementing the previously known Piezo2 channel. This discovery, confirmed through experiments on mice and human sensory neurons, opens new avenues for understanding touch and potentially treating chronic pain.

New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.

The BCL6 gene has been previously associated with immune system function. A new study has revealed that deleting the gene in utero or in adult mice resulted in 30 % loss in muscle mass.

In a significant breakthrough, the University of Liverpool's research team has identified a novel solid material capable of fast lithium ion conduction, potentially revolutionizing the field of rechargeable batteries. Detailed in the Science journal, this discovery introduces a solid-state lithium electrolyte made from abundant, non-toxic elements, offering a viable alternative to the liquid electrolytes used in today's lithium-ion batteries.