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Science
Organosilicon chemistry offers an alternative to PFAS in the food and medical industry
Many medical products require hydrophobic coatings to prevent cell adhesion or to optimize sliding and frictional properties. Fraunhofer IFAM has developed a fluorine-free coating that mimics the properties of previously available fluoropolymers, as demonstrated by hydrophobic coatings on synthetic nonwovens. Credit: Fraunhofer IFAM Due to the unique properties of PFAS, few chemicals can compete with them. This is why it…
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Physics
Optical technology using orbital angular momentum has the potential to transform medical diagnosis
Experimental setup. Credit: Light: Science & Applications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01562-7 Researchers at Aston University have developed a new technology using light that could revolutionize non-invasive medical diagnostics and optical communications. In this study, we demonstrate how a type of light called orbital angular momentum (OAM) can be used to improve imaging and data transmission through skin and other biological tissues.…
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Bioengineers and chemists design fluorescent 3D printed structures with potential medical applications
The ring-shaped “nanohoops” emit light of different colors depending on their structure. Credit: University of Oregon Researchers at the University of Oregon have mixed fluorescent ring-shaped molecules into a new 3D printing process, using the simple process of mixing eggs and flour to make pancakes. The result is complex light-emitting structures that support the development of new classes of biomedical…
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Other Sciences
Learning mindset may be key to addressing alarming medical student burnout
Standardized regression coefficients for the association between learning mindsets and outcomes. Source: JAMA Network Open (2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18090 Overall, Matthew Barnett’s medical school experience has been great, but the fourth-year medical student at A.T. Still University Kirksville School of Osteopathic Medicine knows his experience may not be the same for all medical students. “We recognize that this can be extremely…
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