New drug candidate treats antibiotic-resistant bacteria

"I think with our approach... we're starting to target something that bacteria will most likely not evolve resistance to."

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~4 min

What shows like Grey’s Anatomy get wrong about nurses

A nursing professor can't help pointing out a few things that medical dramas tend to get wrong about her profession.

Jonathan King - NYU • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~2 min


For bees, the right dance moves are key to food gathering success

Honey bees are world class dancers. But their dance "styles" affect how successful they are at gathering food with a group, research finds.

James Mason - Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~7 min

How tiny bubbles can deliver drugs in a targeted way

For the first time, researchers have visualized how tiny liquid jets generated by microbubbles penetrate cell membranes enabling drug uptake.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~7 min

Spongey implant helps guide multiple sclerosis treatment in mice

A new implant attracts diseased immune cells, enabling researchers to study and target them with a nanoparticle-based treatment.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

Can microRNA shed light on bird flu?

In a study focused on microRNA, researchers have discovered that different birds react differently to being infected with bird flu.

Steinar Brandslet - NTNU • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

Adversity can lead to delayed brain development in teens

"...early adverse experiences not only predict and impact mental health such as depression and anxiety, but also affect brain development."

Beck Lockwood-Sheffield • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~8 min

Soft ‘muscles’ power robotic exosuit

"Our design showcases how soft actuators—rather than traditional motors—allow for a very lightweight and comfortable wearable device."

Brett Beasley-Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min


Cancer cells work together to survive tough conditions

Researchers have discovered that cancer cells cooperate to survive challenging conditions, creating new therapeutic possibilities.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~8 min

Money stress burnout may sap job satisfaction

Current worries about money management may increase levels of burnout and reduce job satisfaction, researchers report.

Sydney Barrilleaux - U. Georgia • futurity
Feb. 24, 2025 ~6 min

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