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Stem cell cloning experts unraveling cystic fibrosis
Two nationally recognized experts in cloning and stem cell science from the University of Houston are taking the first step...
Diverse social networks reduce accent judgments #ASA182
DENVER, May 24, 2022 – Everyone has an accent. But the intelligibility of speech doesn't just depend on that accent;...
Blood biomarker predicts complicated Crohn’s disease years before diagnosis: Study
An international team led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that an antibody detectable in blood predicts severe...
Sidekick microbubbles carry anti-cancer drugs, damage tumor vessels #ASA182
DENVER, May 24, 2022 – Microbubbles can assist with localized drug delivery in a patient's body by popping at a...
Insilico Medicine announces novel 3CL protease inhibitor preclinical candidate for COVID-19 treatment
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 --- Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced its nomination of...
World-first discovery of cornea T cells protecting eyes from viral infections
The cornea - the transparent protective outer layer of the eye critical to helping us see – produces a delicate...
Researchers discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions
Researchers discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditionsCredit: Tel Aviv University...
Smart films facilitate human-machine interaction
Imagine this: A smooth touchscreen display placed on top of a thin silicone polymer film suddenly generates the feeling of...
Quantum Catalyzer (Q-Cat) launches in Maryland to bring promising quantum technologies to the real world
COLLEGE PARK, MD – May 24, 2022 – A new company in the heart of Maryland’s research corridor, Quantum Catalyzer (Q-Cat), is...
Discovery of the link between the Patagonian sheepdog and the former shepherds from the UK
The Patagonian sheepdog (PGOD) originated from the ancestral shepherds of the United Kingdom is nowadays the closest link to a...
Aerial imaging technique improves ability to detect and track moving targets through thick foliage
In forests where the foliage is thick, it can be challenging to detect and track moving targets, such as people...
Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids
LOS ANGELES — Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing...
Astronomers find hidden trove of massive black holes
A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found a previously overlooked treasure...
Scientists discover a potential new marker to personalized therapy for breast cancer
A new study from the University of Southampton has discovered that ‘crown-like structures’ surrounding breast tumours in overweight and obese...
Price and convenience can drive consumers to purchase cannabis from illegal, rather than legal, sources: Study
PISCATAWAY, NJ—Despite the legalization of cannabis sales in Canada and many U.S. states, an illegal market still exists. A new...
Human influence is the culprit for warm and wet winters in northwest Russia
During the smoldering hot days of summer, we miss the cool breeze of winter. Both intense cold and heat are...
The case for speaking politely to animals
The idea of horse whisperers – those with a talent for communicating with horses – may bring a chuckle to...
Mount Sinai launches Neural Epigenomics Research Center
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched a new research center devoted to understanding how epigenomics influences...
Foreign fishing fleets and trade are taking fish nutrients away from malnourished people
Foreign fishing fleets, as well as international seafood trade, are diverting vital micronutrients away from malnourished populations, a new study...
Rice bioengineers are shining light on bacterial stress
HOUSTON – (May 23, 2022) – Rice University synthetic biologists and bioengineers are preparing to interrogate some single-celled survivalists to...
