Posts by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Green tea antioxidant compound aids tumor suppressor protein
An antioxidant found in green tea may increase levels of p53, a natural anti-cancer protein, known as the “guardian of the genome” for its ability to promote repair of DNA damage …
Read Full ArticleSeaweed-derived sulfated polysaccharides outperform remdesivir in blocking COVID-19 virus
In a test of antiviral effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral drug. …
Read Full ArticleStructurally designed DNA star creates ultra-sensitive test for dengue virus
By folding snippets of DNA into the shape of a five-pointed star using structural DNA nanotechnology, researchers have created a trap that captures Dengue virus as it floats in the bloodstream. …
Read Full ArticlePolymerized estrogen shown to protect nervous system cells
Researchers have developed a promising new biomaterial containing estrogen that could offer targeted treatment of central nervous system injuries, preventing further damage by free radicals. …
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