Shingles vaccine could also reduce risk of dementia say researchers
An unusual public health policy may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia.
Shining a light on food safety: A rapid optical aptasensor for Staphylococcus aureus
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major cause of illnesses worldwide. Traditional methods for detecting this pathogen often face hurdles in terms of speed, sensitivity, and specificity. Now, researchers have developed a novel optical aptasensing platform with consistent detection performance for monitoring of S. aureus which they are calling PathoSense.
Leader: Chemistry’s biggest shortage is people
Too many in society forget the role that chemicals play in every aspect of modern life. Of course, without chemistry there’s no way to build the circuit boards and sensors inside our smartphones, or the new batteries for electric vehicles (or the light-weight plastics to counter the extra weight of those new batteries) or the pharmaceuticals that save lives every day and improve the quality of life for millions of people.
From waste to taste: Why food upcycling is the next big thing
Rescuing food destined for trash and turning it into other tasty produce can not only slash greenhouse gas emissions, but some of these upcycled foods may actually be healthier, reports Jasmin Fox-Skelly.