Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers in a project at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, have developed a method that speeds up the healing process, making wounds heal three times faster.

A research study has revealed that unroasted, raw chocolate has a fruity flavor and sour taste that is lost when the cacao beans are processed at high temperatures. For this reason, some chocolatiers are now skipping the roasting step.

Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have revealed in a study that even low levels of glyphosate-based herbicide residues present in the soil can have an adverse impact on plant beneficial microbes.

Superconducting diode, a key component in electronic devices has been recently developed by a team of researchers. The component has the potential to boost the performance of quantum computers as well as artificial intelligence systems.

Researchers have developed omics-based longevity signatures which helped to identify a novel intervention that extended the lifespan of aged mice. Molecular features of longevity across mammals and lifespan-extending interventions showcase multiple universal and distinct mechanisms that control their lifespan.

The European Commission aims to improve access to innovative drugs at the national level throughout the EU, however, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWIG) criticises that the proposed reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation still allows considerable differences in access between countries.

UC Santa Barbara researcher Satish Kumar and his team have developed an AI-powered tool called Methane Mapper that uses hyperspectral imaging to detect and trace real-time methane emissions. Methane Mapper, which achieves 91 percent accuracy and collects in-depth data from diverse terrain types, will eventually use satellites to monitor larger areas.

Researchers claim that by using the reverse-pressure sterilization method, one can produce less-allergenic shrimps which can help prevent a severe allergic reaction towards people suffering from seafood allergies.

Scientists at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have tested a new cancer vaccine which kills as well as prevents brain cancer. The experts used a new cell therapy approach to eliminate established tumors and train the immune system to prevent cancer from recurring in the future.

Led by the Mc Gill University, a group of researchers conducted a study in which different techniques such as whole gene sequencing, gene-editing, and electron microscopy were combined to better understand color variations and patterning in the skin shed by ball pythons bred in captivity.