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Medical Xpress / No more weekly injections? How lettuce cells could deliver GLP-1 pills
Research led by Penn Dental's Henry Daniell investigates the use of a lettuce-based, plant-encapsulated delivery platform as a new oral delivery of two GLP-1 drugs previously approved by the FDA in injectable form.
Phys.org / STEM stereotypes begin young, study shows
Children as young as seven begin to internalize stereotypes about who is more or less likely to pursue occupations related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)—beliefs that may influence career choices ...
Medical Xpress / Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens ...
Medical Xpress / What to know about lung cancer
It can be surprising to learn that lung cancer can develop in people who have never smoked. In fact, up to 20% of lung cancers occur in people without a history of smoking. While smoking remains the leading risk factor, other ...
Tech Xplore / Power outages cost US electricity customers billions
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have provided the first comprehensive analysis of the specific costs of power outages to local customers across the nation. It found that the average ...
Tech Xplore / Will AI drones, robots and wearable sensors revolutionize workplace safety?
Around 60% of Canadian employees can expect their job to be transformed through artificial intelligence (AI). For many, AI will complement, rather than replace, their work. For some, it could prevent illness, injury or death.
Phys.org / Preparing students to deal with 'reality shock' in the workplace
A new study from Hiroshima University shows that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage "reality shock" through formation of a career-related identity.
Medical Xpress / Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health
In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation have issued a joint statement calling for immediate ...
Medical Xpress / Gaps in lung cancer treatment persist, study finds
In recent decades, lung cancer treatment has been transformed—new surgeries, new radiation techniques, and dramatically improved outcomes. But according to new research from Yale, published in JAMA Network Open, one thing ...
Tech Xplore / Review finds depleted oil and gas reservoirs could store hydrogen at scale
Hydrogen is increasingly viewed as a critical energy carrier capable of supporting decarbonization across sectors such as industry, transportation, and power generation. Unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen combustion produces no ...
Medical Xpress / Generative AI's benefits and risks at different stages of childhood development
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), able to produce text, images and video on demand, has grown exponentially in recent years. While its applications for personal and professional use continue to expand, many ...
Medical Xpress / Sun smart kids have 50% fewer moles and a lower melanoma risk
A long-running Queensland study has found children today are developing significantly fewer moles than kids 25 years ago, with predictions of a major reduction in future melanoma risk. The Brisbane Twin Nevus Study, led by ...
