Sustaining oyster farming with sturdier rafts
Seeking affordable, sturdy rafts for oyster farming, researchers propose polyethylene rafts. Their findings show a…
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Synthetic immunology: Approaching a turning point in the treatment and prevention of disease
Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of research which could lead to fundamentally new approaches and…
A switch for immune memory and anti-tumor immunity
A study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system’s T cells that is…
Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where…
Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos
A study found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are…
CRISPR-based genome editing in Nile grass rats
A team of researchers has discovered a set of methods that enabled the first successful…
Researcher finds sound progress in babies’ speech development
The sounds babies make in their first year of life may be less random and…
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day
The 7.5- magnitude earthquake beneath Japan’s Noto Peninsula on Jan. 1, 2024, occurred when a…
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A leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperatures
The soils of northern forests are key reservoirs that help keep the carbon dioxide that…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
Bioengineers have harnessed the lotus effect to develop a system for culturing cancer cell clusters…
Good sleep habits important for overweight adults
New research reveals harmful consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals…
Strength training activates cellular waste disposal
The elimination of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of the body’s tissues…
NASA’s DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon
A new study provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution. Read Original…
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A collaborative investigation among experts in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that…
Scientists propose guidelines for solar geoengineering research
To guide future research into solar geoengineering, an international group of scientists is making specific…
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants…
Mouse study: Proteins do the damage in fetal abdominal inflammation
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity in human fetuses resulting from a perforation of their intestine…
Declining senses can impact mental health and loneliness in aging adults
Researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental…
Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease
The white blood cells’ typical role is to promote inflammation and stimulate the immune response,…
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts…
New gels could protect buildings during wildfires
Researchers have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire…
Mitochondria are flinging their DNA into our brain cells
A new study finds that mitochondria in our brain cells frequently fling their DNA into…
Revealing DNA behavior in record time
Studying how single DNA molecules behave helps us to better understand genetic disorders and design…
Meteor showers shed light on where comets formed in the early solar system
Researchers studying meteor showers have found that not all comets crumble the same way when…
Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defense mechanism
A new study reveals that tarantulas are often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and…
The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionize disease prevention
Researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited. The…
Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting
In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans…
Next time you beat a virus, thank your microbial ancestors
When you get infected with a virus, some of the first weapons your body deploys…
Study of pythons could lead to new therapies for heart disease, other illnesses
In the first 24 hours after a python devours its massive prey, its heart grows…
Study finds no link between migraine and Parkinson’s disease
Contrary to previous research, a new study of female participants finds no link between migraine…
Extraterrestrial chemistry with earthbound possibilities
Who are we? Why are we here? We are stardust, the result of chemistry occurring…
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a…
Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients
Tortilla chips and fresh salsa are tasty, but they could be even more appealing if…
Sharing risk to avoid power outages in an era of extreme weather
Heat waves, droughts, and fires place growing stress on the West’s electric grid. New research…
Compound in rosemary extract can reduce cocaine sensitivity
A team of researchers has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce…
Researchers use AI tools to uncover connections between radiotherapy for lung cancer and heart complications
Researchers have used artificial intelligence tools to accelerate the understanding of the risk of specific…
Novel molecular imaging tool objectively measures and diagnoses smell disorders
A new fluorescent imaging probe can for the first time objectively and non-invasively measure loss…
Mother’s gut microbiome during pregnancy shapes baby’s brain development
A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother’s gut…
New view of North Star reveals spotted surface
High-resolution images show large spots on the surface of Polaris. Read Original Article: New view…
Heart data unlocks sleep secrets
Computer science researchers have developed an approach that matches the performance of expert-scored polysomnography using…
Development of a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries
Scientists have developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries…
Using AI to find the polymers of the future
Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial…
For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option
A recent study found that frail older patients who waited to start dialysis died only…
Researchers develop an instant version of trendy, golden turmeric milk
If you’ve visited a trendy cafe in the past few years, you might have noticed…
Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity as of late. But just like a human,…
Improving access to heart-failure screening with saliva
Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide and is especially deadly for people…
Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
Children born with certain heart defects undergo a series of invasive surgeries early in life….
Action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate…
Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a…
Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three
When a global pandemic forced previous a graduate student out of the lab and onto…