Sound vs. Kidney Stones
Scientists are re-purposing imaging ultrasound to make kidney stones hop their way out of trouble.
Bacteria & Stomach Cancer
Bacteria that increase the risk of cancer hide out in the stomach.
Science in Cuba
Cuba is a global leader in cancer vaccine development, and normalizing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba could lead to new partnerships between scientists in the two countries.
Attack Bacteria
Bioengineers create bacteria that can act as smart drug delivery machines.
Measles vs. the Immune System
The measles vaccine protects the immune system from other infectious diseases.
Predator-Sensing Algae
Unicellular plankton turn toxic when they sniff nearby predators.
Vitamin Supplement Risks
Research shows that vitamin pills are no replacement for vitamins in healthful food, and taking too many supplements can even have health risks.
Gut Microbe Diversity
Disease-stopping hygiene practices may also slow the spread of helpful microbes.
Hearing Vest
A vibrating vest may let people perceive speech through their skin.
Sniffing Out Malaria
Malaria parasites use insect-attracting odors to lure mosquitoes.
Do-It-Yourself Molecules
A new molecule-making machine is like a 3-D printer for chemistry.
Gas Analysis
Analyzing the gas in our gut can provide a window into our interior ecosystem.
LIFE ON THE EDGE
LIFE ON THE EDGE (Encore Presentation) - The challenges facing endangered California Condors when they return to the wild. Could armadillos help end blindness? How scientists can tell that sharks really are what they eat. Fuel from the sea. And, unraveling the mysteries of glowing blue slime.
Brain Insulin Resistance
Insulin-resistance in the brain may be responsible for mood disorders in diabetics, and may also play a role in Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders.
Synthetic Clot Material
An injectable clotting agent may stanch life-threatening bleeding.
Oxygen Cancer Therapy
Oxygen may be the key to helping our immune systems fight cancer.
International Superbugs
Antimicrobial-resistant infections are a growing problem around the world.
Eyewire
With a computer and an internet connection, you can help scientists map the human brain just by playing a video game.
Mosquitoes, Mating & Malaria
The mating habits of malarial mosquitoes may help spread the disease.
Chronic Pain Imaging
Researchers are imaging the brain’s microglial cells to get a better handle on the causes of chronic pain.
Snail & Fungi Roundup
Batteries from snail shell proteins and medicines from carnivorous mushrooms.
Avian Athletes
Scientists are learning from birds’ amazing metabolisms to help human athletes perform better on the ground.
Science or Nonsense?
ENCORE PRESENTATION - From the Science Update archives: Science confronts alternative medicine and vaccine myths. Also: Can we learn anything from violent video games?