Ceramics and metals have been used for a while as structural materials to repair bones and joints. In the past, scientists engineered bioinert materials, which do not bond to bones directly; bioactive materials that can…
Mouse study may help doctors choose treatments for leukemia patients
MADISON — Some genetic mutations linked to leukemia are less than useful guides to making treatment decisions for patients. A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests a group of clinical signs that can…
Simulation training helps hone advanced surgical skills, international trial finds
A large-scale study has found that simulation-based surgical training produced an increase in surgeons’ skills for more complex surgeries. Practice makes perfect, but what if the practice can be life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation…
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 during Tokyo 2020 via wastewater
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were held between July 21 and September 21, 2021. The games were held without spectators, and athletes and support staff…
Hepatitis B cell lines a step forward in discovering new treatments
A new study created stable cell lines capable of producing different genotypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), advancing understanding of each type’s distinct virological features, treatment responses, and infectivity that could lead to new…