Hepatitis: 3D structure determination of the ‘gateway’ to the liver
Though an essential gateway to the liver, NTCP had not been well described until now. Na+-taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP) is ...
Exploring the ocean’s thin skin
The uppermost layer of the oceans is a very special but as yet little explored part of the planet. Less ...
Re-defining the choice of surgery in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes non-cancerous (benign) tumors in various organs of the body, ...
Online retail images reveal skin tone discrepancies
ITHACA, N.Y. -- When Lee Humphreys ’99 noticed that models for a retail company – one known for its diversity – ...
Seeing more species at the coast improves wellbeing – New research reveals yet another benefit of biodiversity
Seeing a larger number of species on urban coastlines - from marine animals to seaweed - is likely to improve ...
Clemson scientists discover new tools to fight potentially deadly Protozoa that has pregnant women avoiding cat litter boxes
Many doctors caution their pregnant patients to avoid cat feces; even the family pet’s litter box is off-limits. Now, a ...
A study by the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology investigates mercury contamination in freshwater lakes in Korea
During the 1950s and 1960s, Minamata Bay in Japan was the site of widespread mercury poisoning caused by the consumption ...
New research to understand how the brain handles optical illusions and makes predictions
By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen InstituteCredit: Allen Institute / Erik Dinnel By Rachel Tompa, Ph.D. / Allen Institute What’s going on ...
New research finds that preference for remaining is key to successful immigration
New research finds that policies granting permanent residency to immigrants conditional on acquiring host country skills - like language - ...
A nontoxic glue for plywood – from glucose, citric acid
The go-to materials for building home furniture, décor and floors are composite wood products that come in large sheets. But ...
Banana spots can help tackle food waste – study finds
Banana peels hold the key to reducing tonnes of food waste. A new study released in Physical Biology reveals how the browning of this ...
Rena Bizios elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rena Bizios, Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering and professor of biomedical engineering in UTSA’s Margie and Bill Klesse ...
New minimally invasive treatments offered in NHCS offer hope for patients with severe heart valve disease
Singapore, 11 May 2022 – National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) now offers two new procedures – TricValve® and TriClipTM - bringing ...
Taking ownership of your health
Osaka, Japan - Idioms and proverbs about the importance of maintaining good health span the ages. Many emphasize how closely ...
How “calming” our spinal cords could provide relief from muscle spasms
Poor sleep, difficulty moving and injuries from hitting something accidentally are just some of the challenges faced by suffers of ...
Single cell RNA sequencing uncovers new mechanisms of heart disease
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that leads to a stressed, swollen heart muscle. Due to a poor understanding of ...
Machine learning framework IDs targets for improving catalysts
UPTON, NY—Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new machine-learning (ML) framework that can ...
Tooth and claw: New book offers context, strategies for conflicts between humans and wildlife
When Michael Conover first published his seminal book in 2002, the title he chose — Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts — carried a ...
Study finds the brain searches for the best way to move the body
Research that examines how the body adapts to new movements is shedding new light on how the nervous system learns, ...
NASA mission finds Tonga volcanic eruption effects reached space
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupted on Jan. 15, 2022, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms, and tsunami ...
