Month: February 2020

Researchers from the University of Geneva have studied the seismic activity recorded during the drilling of a geothermal well and ...

Tumor vs. immune system: A battle to decide the host’s fate

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba show how tumors can disable the immune system to survive and growCredit: University of ...

Adding sewage sludge on soils does not promote antibiotic resistance, Swedish study shows

Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg Adding sewage sludge on soils does not promote antibiotic resistance, a study from University of ...

Dolphins gather in female family groups

Mothers and singles swim in select areasCredit: Photo Dr Fernando Diaz-Aguirre Social clusters including mothers' groups play an important role ...

Observing proteins in their natural environment

Solvent chemistryCredit: RUB, Kramer By detecting the spin of the metal contrast agent with electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR, in ...

Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment

3D human gut organoids reveal molecular system that keeps intestinal linings sealed, demonstrate how the system breaks down and how ...

San Antonio researchers win $18 million contract to develop tularemia vaccine

Vaccine would be the first to protect against tularemia in the United StatesCredit: The University of Texas at San Antonio ...

A thermometer can be stretched and crumpled by water

Credit: Taiho Park(POSTECH) Recent outbreaks of the novel coronavirus have emphasized the importance of quarantine and prevention more than ever. ...

Researchers virtually ‘unwind’ lithium battery for the first time

Credit: UCL, ILL, HZB An international team led by researchers at UCL has revealed new insights into the workings of ...

Acid-loving microbe can improve understanding of past climate

Research goes to the extremes to record ancient ocean temperaturesCredit: Photo by Wil Leavitt. HANOVER, N.H. - February 10, 2020- ...

Scientists warn humanity about worldwide insect decline

They also suggest ways to recognise and avert its consequencesCredit: Pedro Cardoso Engaging civil society and policy makers is essential ...

Research uncovers new path for melanoma detection and treatment

Credit: Edith Cowan University A new way to spot melanoma cells circulating in the blood has the potential to significantly ...

New research shows that El Niño contributes to insect collapse in the Amazon

Hotter and drier El Niño events are having an alarming effect on biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest and further add ...

Inequitable medicare reimbursements threaten care of most vulnerable

Credit: Saint Louis University Hospitals, doctors and Medicare Advantage insurance plans that care for some of the most vulnerable patients ...

UCSC genome browser posts the coronavirus genome

Researchers can now use the Browser's features to see genetic code at any scale and add annotations for global collaborationCredit: ...

Discovery paves path forward in the fight against the deadliest form of malaria

Credit: the global panorama Scientists have identified a key molecule involved in the development of cerebral malaria, a deadly form ...

New CAR-T target yields promising results for multiple myeloma

Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Too many patients with cancers like multiple myeloma relapse after treatment. ...

NASA analyzes tropical cyclone Damien’s water vapor concentration

Credit: Credits: NASA/NRL When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean on Feb. 7, it gathered water vapor ...

Bright idea in dentist’s office leads to innovative smoking cessation project

Results from this study recently published online in Addiction found primary care physicians providing smokers with a free, two week ...

41 finalists named for the 2020 Hertz fellowships