- Testing out Algebraic effects in OCaml for Game Animations http://gopiandcode.uk/logs/log-bye-bye-monads-algebraic-effects.html 3 comments ocaml
- Canada develops ebola vaccine that is effective on animals - 800 vials of the vaccine are being shipped to the WHO for further testing http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29680393 62 comments worldnews
- Irradiation with fast protons is a more effective & less invasive cancer treatment than X-rays. However, it requires large particle accelerators. Researchers have now successfully tested irradiation with laser protons on animals for the first time. https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=99&pOid=65503 38 comments science
- Raccoons have passed the Aesop's Fable test, which measures if animals can discern cause and effect by displacing water to access food. https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/10/animals-intelligence-raccoons-birds-aesops/ 1143 comments science
- Tests in animals show radioactive gold nanoparticles can kill cancer cells with high precision and no side effects http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/mar/20080308news008.asp 15 comments technology
- Researchers offers a useful summary of past findings highlighting the possibility that avian species have sophisticated cognitive abilities. It reiterates the idea that more precise and species-specific tests are needed to evaluate the self-awareness of birds and other animals more effectively. https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13420-020-00434-5 5 comments science
- Scientists make potential breast cancer breakthrough after preserving tissue in gel - Ability to preserve tissue in a special gel solution for at least a week will help doctors identify most effective drug treatments without the need for testing on animals. https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/may/20/scientists-make-potential-breast-cancer-breakthrough-preserve-issues-in-gel 2 comments science
- A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair. The biomaterial was tested and proven effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models https://today.ucsd.edu/story/this-groundbreaking-biomaterial-heals-tissues-from-the-inside-out 21 comments science
- I'm working on this animation editor to edit and export Lottie animations without After Effects! A lot of people on here have given super useful thoughts so far so I've added some UI updates based on the feedback - check comments. Feel free to give some feedback or sign up for beta testing! http://lottielab.io 5 comments programming
- Humans, like bees and many animals, have a magnetic sense that lets our brains detect the Earth's magnetic field. Researchers at CalTech found measurable effects on EEGs when they manipulated the magnetic field around the test subjects https://theconversation.com/new-evidence-for-a-human-magnetic-sense-that-lets-your-brain-detect-the-earths-magnetic-field-113536 15 comments science
- Newly developed therapeutic shown to combat drug addiction - Researchers developed a new serotonin 2C receptor therapeutic that may help reverse chemical imbalances made to the brain by habitual drug use. They tested a treatment on rats and found it effective in reducing the animals’ cravings. https://www.utmb.edu/newsroom/article11798.aspx 49 comments science
- Researchers have studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. The results demonstrate that the approach proved highly effective when tested in animal models with UTIs, eliminating over 90% of bacteria from the bladder. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/promising-new-research-shows-potential-to-cure-recurrent-urinary-tract-infections 8 comments upliftingnews
- Researchers have studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. The results demonstrate that the approach proved highly effective when tested in animal models with UTIs, eliminating over 90% of bacteria from the bladder. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/promising-new-research-shows-potential-to-cure-recurrent-urinary-tract-infections 10 comments science
- Anesthesia technology precisely controls unconsciousness in animal tests. An advanced closed-loop anesthesia delivery system that monitors brain state to tailor propofol dose and achieve exactly the desired level of unconsciousness could reduce post-op side effects. https://news.mit.edu/2023/anesthesia-technology-precisely-controls-unconsciousness-animal-tests-1107 9 comments science
- Killing Superbugs with Star-Shaped Polymers, not Antibiotics. Engineers have discovered a way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, called peptide polymers. In animal models, they proved effective at killing bacteria in petri dish tests, which showed no signs of developing a resistance to them. http://www.upi.com/science_news/2016/09/13/engineers-battle-superbugs-with-star-shaped-peptide-polymers/1481473777138/?spt=sec&or=sn 4 comments science
- Several FDA-approved anti-cancer drugs induce stem cell tumors: Using a new approach to systematically test chemotherapy drugs in an unusual animal model, a research team reports that several have a serious side effect - Inducing hyperproliferation in stem cells - that could lead to tumor recurrence http://www.umass.edu/newsoffice/article/several-fda-approved-anti-cancer-drugs 3 comments science