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Chemotherapy Drug More Effective When Combined With Microbubbles

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — Hepatocellular carcinoma is a particularly stubborn form of cancer with few treatments and a high mortality rate. It is usually treated by […]

Recharging N95 Masks for Continued Usage

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — N95 masks are a critical part of the personal protective equipment used by front-line health care workers. These masks achieve 95% efficiency […]

Brain’s Immune Cells Promising Cellular Target for Therapeutics

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — Inspired by the need for new and better therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, Rutgers University researchers […]

Betrayal or Cooperation? Analytical Investigation of Behavior Drivers

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2020 — When looking at humanity from a macroscopic perspective, there are numerous examples of people cooperating to form societies, countries, religions, and other […]

Face Shields, Masks with Valves Ineffective Against COVID-19 Spread

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — As countries around the world experience a steep surge in COVID-19 infections, face masks have become increasingly accepted as an effective means […]

Detecting Small Amounts of Virus in Early Infections

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — Diagnostic devices that are used at home or in doctors’ offices are often not sensitive enough to detect small amounts of a […]

Decorating Windows for Optimal Sound Transmission

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2020 — Glass windows typically offer some amount of soundproofing, sometimes unintentionally. In general, ventilation is required to achieve large sound transmission. But some […]

Effectiveness of Cloth Masks Depends on Type of Covering

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2020 — Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask while out in public has become the recommended practice. However, many still question the […]

Polymers Prevent Potentially Hazardous Mist During Dentist Visit

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2020 — Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago couldn’t stop thinking about the spinning, vibrating tools in a dentist’s office that turn […]