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 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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