First-ever oral gel treats and prevents gum disease
NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
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Joseph Shavit
- Mar 15
Groundbreaking mRNA vaccine is 100% effective against the plague and other deadly bacteria
For the first time, researchers developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11
Researchers discover how to generate electricity out of thin air
A new development in sustainable energy research has led Australian scientists to discover a way to create energy from thin air. Literally.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 2
Gamechanging UV light kills bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 26
Groundbreaking oral gel treats and prevents gum disease, study finds
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 8
Gamechanging discovery rewrites history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago and challenges the conventional view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 5
Gamechanging arthritis treatment replaces injections with pills
For people suffering through chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 31
'Silver Bullet' antibiotic kills drug resistant bacteria
Over time, many pathogens have adapted to resist antibiotics, so the search for new drugs is becoming increasingly important.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 30
Game-changing plug-and-play biobatteries can generate power for weeks
As our tech and IoT needs grow, figuring out how to provide power in remote locations has become an expanding field of research.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 26
Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 20
Researchers designed the first ‘living medicine’ to treat lung infections
The treatment targets Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria which is naturally resistant to many types of antibiotics.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12
Breakthrough protein acts as a multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria
In a CRISPR first, recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 9
Groundbreaking bacterial biobatteries can power IoT devices for weeks
Researchers developed a "plug-and-play" biobattery that lasts for weeks at a time and can be stacked to improve output voltage and current.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 8
New discovery substantially rewrites history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study that challenges the view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
'Silver Bullet' antibiotic destroys drug resistant bacteria
Over time, many pathogens have adapted to resist antibiotics, so the search for new drugs is becoming increasingly important.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 19, 2022
Powerful LED light safely kills bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED could one day help countries emerge from the shadows of pandemics by killing pathogens in rooms full of people.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 8, 2022
Groundbreaking scientific discovery rewrites the history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth
3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study challenging the current view of when life began.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 7, 2022
Drinking one beer a day can improve your health and longevity
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 6, 2022
The number of lakes on Earth has increased substantially. Here's why that's bad!
There has been a particular increase in the number of small lakes, which unfortunately, emit large amounts of greenhouse gas.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
Incredible biobatteries can generate power for weeks
Watson College of Engineering has been working for years on biobatteries, which generate electricity through bacterial interaction.
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