A new test created by a team from the University of Strathclyde takes just two and a half minutes to accurately diagnose sepsis, meaning it could help save up to 14,000 lives a year. The test works by looking for a protein called interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the blood, levels of which rise in most, although
Read moreA key element of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mission is focused on helping to ensure that all products we regulate, including drugs available to consumers, are safe and of high quality. This means working to ensure greater accountability in our nation’s drug supply chain. As part of these efforts, today, the agency is
Read moreWith their ability to treat a wide a variety of diseases, spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are poised to revolutionize medicine. But before these digitally designed nanostructures can reach their full potential, researchers need to optimize their various components. A Northwestern University team led by nanotechnology pioneer Chad A. Mirkin has developed a direct route to
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