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Researchers innovate scalable robotic fibers with light-emitting, self-healing and magnetic properties


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Published in Science and Technology on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 23:42 GMT by Science Daily   Print publication without navigation

  • A team of interdisciplinary scientists has developed flexible fibers with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The Scalable Hydrogel-clad Ionotronic Nickel-core Electroluminescent (SHINE) fiber is bendable,

The article from ScienceDaily discusses a study published in the journal *Nature Communications* that explores the potential of using a common food additive, trehalose, to enhance the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine against tuberculosis (TB). Researchers found that trehalose, a sugar naturally present in some foods and used as a sweetener, can boost the immune response when combined with the BCG vaccine. This enhancement occurs because trehalose helps in the better presentation of mycobacterial antigens to the immune system, potentially leading to a more robust and long-lasting immunity against TB. The study suggests that this approach could be particularly beneficial in regions where TB is prevalent, offering a new strategy to improve vaccine efficacy and combat the global TB epidemic.

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