Month: May 2020

Accelerated early-phase study will evaluate the combination of two targeted therapy drugsCredit: Ivy Brain Tumor Center The Ivy Brain Tumor ...

A special elemental magic

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Kyoto scientists announce a 'nuclear' periodic tableCredit: Kyoto University/Yoshiteru Maeno/Kouichi Hagino Kyoto, Japan -- A staple in every science classroom ...

Using artificial intelligence to detect COVID-19 in X-rays

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Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-raysCredit: Cranfield University Students at Cranfield University ...

Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall

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Credit: Seung-Ki Min (POSTECH) Climate change is occurring all over the globe as 1°C increase in Earth's temperature has led ...

Extraction of skin interstitial fluid using microneedle patches

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Researchers at the Terasaki Institute enhance tool for extraction of samples used in monitoring patient healthCredit: Khademhosseini lab (LOS ANGELES) ...

A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges

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The study was conducted by the Evolutionary Human Biology Group of the UPV/EHUCredit: UPV/EHU. Melanoma is a malignant tumour resulting ...

Pregnancy reprograms breast cells, reducing cancer risk

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Credit: Chen Chen An early age of pregnancy (25 years and younger) is known to reduce the overall risk of ...

First map of proinsulin’s ‘social network’ reveals new drug target for type 2 diabetes

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Study reveals previously unknown protein that helps proinsulin fold and opens new avenues for diabetes researchCredit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical ...

Studying the development of ovarian cancer with organoids

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Credit: Kadi Lõhmussaar, ©Hubrecht Institute Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute have modeled the development ...

What do ants and light rays have in common when they pass through lenses?

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Credit: Choi J, Lim H, Song W., Cho H., Kim HY, Lee SI, Jablonski PG.[(b, c, e, f are adapted ...

NASA catches the extra-tropical ending of Mangga

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Credit: NASA/NRL By Sunday, May 24, Tropical Cyclone Mangga had already transitioned to an extra-tropical storm and was affecting the ...

Study confirms effective, less toxic treatment option for adults with Burkitt lymphoma

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Credit: Dr. Louis M. Staudt, National Cancer Institute Study confirms effective, less toxic alternative to standard treatment for adults with ...

Designing a flexible material to protect buildings, military personnel

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