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07/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Our first line of defense against bacteria includes white blood cells, which use chlorine bleach-like substance to douse invaders

Our cells are just like us in a way: They disinfect harmful pathogens in the same manner we do. In a study led by researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany, it was discovered that certain white blood cells engulf harmful bacteria then shower it with a mixture that includes, of all ingredients, bleach. This oxidizes the proteins […]

06/14/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New ear-cleaning device suctions the wax out

Ear cleaning is about to get a long-deserved equipment upgrade. Seattle-based start-up SafKhan has come up with the OtoSet, an ear-cleaning device that can suction out impacted earwax in less than one minute, according to a report from GeekWire. The OtoSet resembles an ordinary pair of comfortable headphones. But it is an automated ear-cleaning device that will […]

11/15/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Toxic algal blooms can be easily eliminated by adding hydrogen peroxide to ocean water

A series of trials conducted at the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads National Park in the U.K. proved to be successful in eliminating golden algae (Prymnesium parvum) using only the common hair-bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide. This is incredibly exciting news, especially for wildlife experts in Texas who have been battling the proliferation of the deadly algae […]

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