The “wishbone” charm that restores the hope for bone regeneration
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) demonstrate how a polymeric nanoparticle gene delivery system can promote bone formationCredit: ...
When theoretical and practical collide: researchers introduce new optimal recommendations for fungicide resistance management
Fungicide application, while helpful in controlling plant diseases, has complicated limitations that may cost growers both peace of mind and ...
Graphene grows – and we can see it
Graphene is the strongest of all materials. On top of that, it is exceptionally good at conducting heat and electrical ...
“European Chemical Pesticide-Free Agriculture in 2050 ”: the results of a groundbreaking foresight study
While the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health are well documented, European policies are struggling ...
Cryo-electron microscopy captures structure of a protein pump
Hailey-Hailey disease is a rare, inherited condition characterized by patches of blisters appearing mainly in the skin folds of the ...
Contrast-enhancing agents to overcome physical and practical challenges of photoacoustic imaging
A research team at POSTECH led by Professor Chulhong Kim (Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Convergence IT Engineering, and ...
AI “brain” created from core materials for OLED TVs
ChatGPT's impact extends beyond the education sector and is causing significant changes in other areas. The AI language model is ...
Dr. Natalie Uy named chief of division of pediatric nephrology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital
Dr. Natalie Uy, a leading pediatric nephrologist, has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department ...
Heated tobacco products make SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and severe COVID‑19 more likely
Heated tobacco products—an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes—do not burn tobacco leaves, but rather allow users ...
Simplified calculations reproduce complex plasma flows
OverviewCredit: National Institute for Fusion Science Overview Accurate and fast calculation of heat flow (heat transport) due to fluctuations and ...
Giant volcanic ‘chain’ spills secrets on inner workings of volcanoes
Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a ‘hotspot’ ...
THE LANCET: Health experts call for bold action to prioritize health over profit
A new Series published in The Lancet describes how, although commercial entities can contribute positively to health and society, the ...
Black, Latinx Californians face highest exposure to oil and gas wells
Berkeley — More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution ...
UChicago scientists discover easy way to make atomically-thin metal layers for new technology
The secret to a perfect croissant is the layers—as many as possible, each one interspersed with butter. Similarly, a new ...
New gene discovery points way to better alkaline tolerance in crops
Chinese scientists have identified a key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance that may greatly improve crop yield in sodic ...
Global natural history initiative builds groundbreaking database to address 21st century challenges
March 23, 2023 – Washington, DC, New York, NY, and London, England – A group of natural history museums, organized ...
Eye color genes are critical for retinal health
Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products. There ...
Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species
Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows.Credit: Dr Ben Makin Microplastic ...
Ending tuberculosis: European region set to miss the SDG target for 2030
The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set the target of ending tuberculosis (TB) as a global public health threat ...
Cambridge scientist Professor Christine Holt wins world’s top neuroscience award
The Lundbeck Foundation has announced today the recipients of The Brain Prize 2023, the world’s largest award for outstanding contributions ...