137 articles from FRIDAY 17.3.2023
Losing key type of pancreatic cell may contribute to diabetes
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
Multiple types of beta cells produce insulin in the pancreas, helping to balance blood sugar levels. Losing a particularly productive type of beta cell may contribute to the development of diabetes, according to a new study.
3D-printed revolving devices can sense how they are moving
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
Researchers created a system that enables makers to incorporate sensors directly into rotational mechanisms with only one pass in a 3D printer. This gives rotational mechanisms like gearboxes the ability to sense their angular position, rotation speed, and direction of rotation.
New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
A new study has revealed FDA-approved trametinib and entinostat (which is currently in clinical trials) can be given in tandem to produce fewer and smaller tumors in mice with LKB1-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
A research team has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into cancer or remain benign.
Can ChatGPT be counted on?
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming more popular to answer questions about health. Researchers studied one of these resources, ChatGPT, to provide incredibly valuable and well-timed insights into the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in the context of cancer-related information. Are people with cancer and their caregivers getting accurate answers?
3D radar scan provides clues about threats to iconic Alaskan glacier
- ScienceDaily
- 23/3/17 23:49
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to accelerated melting in an already deteriorating coastal habitat.
Volcanoes on Venus erupt every few months like Hawaii, study suggests
Scientists found evidence of active volcanoes on Venus by using new technology to examine old images of our next-door...
Markings on the leg and butt bones of early riders indicate people started riding horses 5,000 years ago
This is the first time scientists used human skeletons to provide insight about the origins of horse riding. Horseback riding allowed people to carry more and travel farther than ever...
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. This mission, called Dragonfly, will carry an instrument called the Dragonfly Mass Spectrometer (DraMS), designed to help scientists hone in on the chemistry at work...