Biology
How Are Viral Vectors Used in Gene Therapy?
Viral vectors use modified viruses as delivery vehicles for genetic material. Viruses evolved efficient ways to enter cells, and gene-therapy developers can remove or di…
Therapy
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Biology
What Is Gene Therapy and How Does It Work?
Gene therapy changes genetic material or gene expression in a patient's cells to treat disease. The term covers several strategies, including adding a functional gene, s…
Flu epidemic
New findings about the blood of recovered patients could solve the ventilator problem.
Recent research has shown that plasma from recovered individuals can be an effective treatment for patients infected with Covid-19.
Medicine - Health
What is acrophobia?
Acrophobia occurs when a person goes to high places with a feeling of anxiety and panic.
Flu epidemic
Why are we still relying on a century-old medical procedure to treat Covid-19?
Science is moving fast, but not fast enough.
Cancer
Close-up of the process of 'making' cancer radiation therapy masks
After 15 minutes of simulation, the mask used in cancer radiotherapy is completed. The mask's fit helps the patient feel comfortable and breathe normally during radiothe…
Health
Should you try infrared heat therapy for health care?
According to experts, infrared light therapy shows potential in relieving chronic pain, improving mobility and boosting mental health.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Struggling with mental health, many turn to AI for therapy
According to the Washington Post, people who are anxious, depressed or simply lonely but cannot find or cannot afford to see a therapist are turning to artificial intell…
Health
For the first time in history, a group of Chinese doctors announced they had found a way to 'cure diabetes'
Chinese doctors bring a ray of hope to patients fighting diabetes with cell therapy.
Cancer
The most expensive medical machine in the world, known as the god of cancer
After years of using high-cost machines from abroad, China has started using domestically produced goods.
Cancer
India launches first indigenous CAR-T cell therapy to treat cancer
According to a reporter in New Delhi, India on April 4 launched the first indigenous CAR-T cell therapy to treat cancer.
Discover science
Discovering a therapy to create a 'super-strong' body, increasing life expectancy by 33%
In a recent study, scientists discovered that being less dependent on isoleucine could lead to unexpected improvements in longevity and extraordinary physical health.
Health
The most expensive drug in the world is approved by the US FDA
The US FDA has approved the world's most expensive drug at a price of 4.25 million USD per dose to treat rare diseases in children.
Scientific application
Vietnamese scientist makes robot skeleton for stroke patients
The robot skeleton created by the research team at SHTP Labs has a mechanism similar to a human leg, serving physical therapy for people with strokes and leg injuries.
Animal world
Research shows that dogs help people increase their ability to concentrate
Research shows that when people have a four-legged friend to accompany them, they can improve their mood, reduce blood pressure, and reduce the stress hormone cortisol.