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Smoothing wrinkles in mice — without needles
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2019, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b0438 In the quest for a more youthful appearance, many people slather ointments...
The almond & peach trees genomes shed light on the differences between these close species
Transposons could lie at the origin of the differences between the fruit of both species or the flavor of the...
New synthetic polymer degradable under very mild acidic conditions
Credit: Ehime University A research team in Ehime University prepared a new type of synthetic polymer, which can be degraded...
Log-periodic quantum oscillations and discrete scale invariance in Dirac materials
Credit: ©Science China Press One fundamental problem of quantum electrodynamics is the fate of the superheavy atomic nucleus, which is...
New fungus-derived antibiotic: relief in sight for immunocompromised people
Scientists derive a new compound from eushearilide, which can potentially take on lethal fungal and bacterial infectionsCredit: Tokyo University Of...
Researchers home in on extremely rare nuclear process
The complete data from the EXO-200 experiment provide new information on neutrinoless double beta decay and set the stage for...
Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected
Until now, certain brain wave patterns were regarded as indicators; however, a study by the University of Bonn did not...
Light work for superconductors
Laser light compels iron compound to conduct power without resistanceCredit: © 2019 Suzuki et al. For the first time researchers...
Evidence of anomalously large superconducting gap on topological surface state of β-Bi2Pd film
Credit: ©Science China Press Majorana bound states have attracted scientists' interests and topological superconductors (TSCs) are predicted to host exotic...
High carbon dioxide can create ‘shrinking stems’ in marshes
Marshes grow shorter, denser stems under high carbon dioxide, which can help them resist sea level riseCredit: Maria Sharova/Smithsonian Environmental...
Cancer: The origin of genetic mutations
By linking DNA replication failures in cancer cells to their genetic instability, researchers at UNIGE unveil a mutation mechanism that...
Avatars against obesity
Credit: ViTraS project Obesity, which means having a high amount of extra body fat, is a widespread medical condition that...
Urine test that can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer starts clinical study
Credit: Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund A urine test that can detect early stage pancreatic cancer has reached the final stage...
Decoding a new sign in chromatin maze:
HKU chemical biologists identify a new histone mark that regulates chromatin structure during gene expression and DNA repairCredit: @The University...
Unravelling an alternative mechanism of airway mucosal immunity
A research team including Kanazawa University discover an alternative mechanism which may help control microbial infections in the airwayCredit: Kanazawa...
OSU ecologist: Ocean-based actions can close gaps in climate change mitigation
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Ocean-based actions have greater potential to fill in gaps in climate change mitigation...
Engineered protein crystals make cells magnetic
Credit: Adapted from Nano Letters 2019, DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b02266 If scientists could give living cells magnetic properties, they could perhaps manipulate...
Nanocatalyst makes heavy work of formic acid
Researchers from Osaka University report an inexpensive and scalable route to hydrogen isotope compoundsCredit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan - Hydrogen...
$300,000 NIH award to boost STEM proficiency through augmented reality gameplay
Credit: Purdue University/Oren Darling WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Explore Interactive, a Purdue University-affiliated startup, has received a $300,000 Phase I...
Pilot safety training technology wins Air Force grant for app-based simulator
Credit: Purdue University/Chris Adam WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Simulator technology aimed at advancing critical communication and safety for pilots and...
