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Scientists tame biological trigger of deadly Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease causes involuntary movements and dementia, has no cure, and is fatal. For the first time, UC Riverside scientists...
Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing
A new self-assembling nanosheet could radically accelerate the development of functional and sustainable nanomaterials for electronics, energy storage, health and...
Yeast with an over half synthetic genome is created in the lab
Researchers have combined over seven synthetic chromosomes that were made in the lab into a single yeast cell, resulting in...
New antifungal molecule kills fungi without toxicity in human cells, mice
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the...
Disturbances in sensory neurons may alter transient pain into chronic pain
Utrecht, November 8, 2023 - Researchers from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) have...
A comparative analysis of two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: Insights from Korea University College of Medicine
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in December 2019. Since then, extensive...
$200M gift propels scientific research in the search for life beyond earth
$200m Gift Propels Scientific Research in the Search for Life Beyond EarthCredit: SETI Institute/Simon Steel $200m Gift Propels Scientific Research...
The American Pediatric Society selects Dr. Glenn Flores as the recipient of the 2024 David G. Nichols Health Equity Award
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is pleased to announce Glenn Flores, MD, as the 2024 David G. Nichols Health Equity...
Systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease focus of latest clinical practice guideline
In patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare connective tissue disease, interstitial lung disease contributes to 35 percent of deaths....
Device ‘smells’ seawater to discover, detect novel molecules
Under the ocean’s surface, marine organisms are constantly releasing invisible molecules. Some of the chemical clues reveal which creatures are...
Southern Alaska’s national forests key to meeting climate, conservation goals, OSU study shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Analyses of U.S. national forests led by Oregon State University scientists shows that increased protections for two...
Why a surprising discovery, warming seas and the demise of the ‘Meg’ may spell trouble for more and more sharks
Some unexpected shark strandings and subsequent surprises following autopsies have, ironically, taken marine biologists millions of years back in time...
The annual economic burden of urinary incontinence could reach €87 billion in 2030 if no action is taken
Brussels, 8 November 2023 – New international research on the economic burden of urinary incontinence reveals that the cost of...
Deciphering reproductive aging in women using a NOD/SCID mouse model
“The proposed NOD/SCID model, with its accelerated ovarian aging, holds particular value as it will enable the observation of ovarian...
New, promising clinical trial for glioblastoma starting at UNC Health
UNC Health is now enrolling patients as part of a multicenter clinical trial for patients who have been newly diagnosed...
Pioneering Sylvester physician elected to Society of Neuro-Oncology board
Macarena de la Fuente, MD, chief of neuro-oncology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School...
Obesity linked to neurodegeneration through insulin resistance
Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have discovered a link...
FDA renews $7.4M grant for pediatric device innovation co-led by Texas A&M
Most organizations and companies have two main goals — fulfill a purpose and generate profit. In some cases, profit is...
Princeton introduces new Ph.D. program at intersection of quantum physics and information theory
Princeton University has launched a new Ph.D. program in Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE), providing graduate training in an emerging...
Groundbreaking Auburn University study unveils brain’s remarkable recycling system!
AUBURN, AL – Researchers at Auburn University have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on how our brain cells...
