The difficulties faced by passengers with reduced mobility or sensory losses cause people with disabilities to forgo air travel. By mapping these users’ needs and based on technologies already available in the aviation industry, Brazilian researchers demonstrate that airlines can develop an accessible cabin. … Read More →
HPV infection may not be responsible for prostate cancer, but it’s better to prevent
Since effective vaccines against HPV already exist, understanding the dynamics between papillomavirus and prostate cancer is relevant because it can contribute to the development of strategies for prevention and early diagnosis, although prospective analysis does not clearly demonstrate a relationship. … Read More →
Improvements in colonoscopy performance help prevent and treat colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy plays an essential role in detecting and diagnosing lesions and tumors of the colorectal mucosa. The quality of the equipment used, the colonoscopist’s technical knowledge and practical skills interfere directly with the effectiveness of the procedure and an analysis of these indicators may reveal opportunities for positive interventions and the improvement of results. … Read More →
Cellular regeneration process with porcine skin does not present risks of immunological rejection
Results of the analyzed protocol indicate the viability of the biomaterial for application in regenerative medicine, reducing incompatibility problems in graft and transplant recipients. Aspect and quality of the material obtained provided positive results in cell culture and proliferation, but the decellularization process still needs optimization to minimize hydrogel cytotoxicity. … Read More →
Dissolution of agrominerals by bioweathering provides nutrients for corn growth
Pure and ground samples of biotite schist and biotite syenite proved to be sources of macro- and micronutrients for corn plants. The discovery is relevant for the future guidance of fertilization protocols, correction and soil balance to maximize production through the use of silicate agrominerals as soil remineralizers. … Read More →
Optical instrument helps monitor survival rate of patients undergoing liver transplant
Fluorescence spectroscopy under violet light is a minimally invasive optical technique in liver transplant procedures. It demonstrated effectiveness as a complementary tool for monitoring liver grafts in cold perfusion, providing objective information to support the surgeons’ final decision regarding the use of organs for transplantation. … Read More →
Hybridization with transcription factor AREB increases drought resistance in elite soybean cultivars
Soybean cultivation requires attention due to its susceptibility to drought. The introgression of the AtAREB1 transgene into the LS93-0375 and BMX Desafio RR elite cultivars conferred a better physiological performance to the genotypes, proving to be an effective mechanism of genetic engineering for the reduction of the effects of water deficit. … Read More →
Cameras and monitors improves experimental surgeries for correcting incisional hernia in rats
The use of cameras and screens in surgical procedures with Wistar rats has demonstrated efficacy and high performance. The 50x magnified visualization with a low-cost system circumvents one of the main difficulties of experimental studies, enabling further research with biocompatible models that generate more accurate results. … Read More →
Brusone: Wheat blast disease requires chemical control management and increased genetic resistance of crops
A fungal disease that attacks wheat cultivation threatens world food security by compromising up to 100% of infected crops. Research points to the importance of making crops less susceptible by combining chemical control and genetic resistance protocols to increase productivity and reduce losses. … Read More →
More benefits, fewer risks: Tranexamic acid reduces bleeding and prevents complications in laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Medicine’s accessibility, easy administration protocol and absence of thrombogenic adversities indicate that tranexamic acid is a safe and low-cost strategy, applicable to all phases of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery, optimizing recovery and reducing hospital stay of patients. … Read More →
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