How Mtb safeguards itself from foreign DNA
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with collaborators from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), have discovered how…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
PLIGHT OF THE PANGOLINS: NEW REHABILITATION CENTER TO HELP CAMBODIA’S ENDANGERED PANGOLINS
A new facility, the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center (PRC) opened today to provide specialist care…
Tumor measurements predict survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
For the two-thirds of lung cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease, tumor size…
Diet may not impact certain health outcomes in older persons
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75 and…
Retired stars join the young stars’ party in the sky: how evolved stars contribute to the early heating of Earth
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Imperial College London have spotted a ‘retired’ Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) star passing…
GEORGIA TECH ADVANCES POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE FLIGHT SYSTEM
Last spring private industry successfully sent a spacecraft carrying cargo to…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
How Mtb safeguards itself from foreign DNA
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with collaborators from the Institute of Mathematical…
Scientists find evidence dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging standard model of the universe
Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries as new…
Study: High-fat diets make liver cells more likely to become cancerous
One of the biggest risk factors for developing liver cancer is a high-fat diet. A…
Learning to play music can improve older people’s brain function, study suggests
Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory,…
Clues to Alzheimer’s disease may be hiding in our ‘junk’ DNA
When most of us think of DNA, we have a vague idea it’s made up…
Helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression: study
A single 20 to 30-minute online course can help young adults become more tolerant of…
New Online Tool Detects Drug Exposure Directly from Patient Samples
Doctors and researchers try to understand what medications a person has taken by asking patients…
Genetic Study Links Impulsive Decision Making to a Wide Range of Health and Psychiatric Risks
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay…