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Research uncovers potential new treatment to treat and stop progression of cystic fibrosis
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2017) -- Researchers from the George Washington University (GW), the University of Perugia, and the University of...
In search of the wild fava bean
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Like all food crops, the faba, or fava, bean - a nutritious part of many...
Gene analysis adds layers to understanding how our livers function
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science If you get up in the morning feeling energetic and clearheaded, you can thank your...
North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier
Credit: Hilary Dugan (Millbrook, NY) North America's freshwater lakes are getting saltier due to development and exposure to road salt....
New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread
Food purists may have cause to celebrate thanks to a recent international study directed by the University of British Columbia....
Two new species of orchids discovered in Okinawa
Credit: Kenji Suetsugu Two new species of parasitic plants have been discovered on the main island of Okinawa, Japan. The...
Light-emitting particles open new window for biological imaging
For certain frequencies of short-wave infrared light, most biological tissues are nearly as transparent as glass. Now, researchers have made...
Researchers find mecanism to protect biomolecules against light-induced damage
Credit: Th. Splettstösser/HZB The experiments took place at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) free-electron laser in California as well...
Diamonds coupled using quantum physics
Credit: TU Wien Diamonds with minute flaws could play a crucial role in the future of quantum technology. For some...
Large ERC grant for Kim Sneppen
ERC grant: An advanced ERC grant for Kim Sneppen of DKK 16.500.000 was awarded for development of new methods and...
UK and US share a similar mindset when it comes to horizontal drilling for shale energy
UK and US share a similar mindset when it comes to horizontal drilling for shale energy, say Cardiff University researchers...
A little inhibition shapes the brain’s GPS
Researchers from King's College London have discovered a specific class of inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex which plays a...
A rusty green early ocean?
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Though they may seem rock solid, the ancient sedimentary rocks called iron formations - the...
Keeping up the pressure
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science In addition to the classic stress response in our bodies - an acute reaction that...
Controlling electron spin for efficient water splitting
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Water is made of oxygen and hydrogen, and splitting water molecules to produce hydrogen for...
Explosive material: The making of a supernova
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science In the most common type of supernova, the iron core of a massive star suddenly...
The Forecaster’s Dilemma: Evaluating forecasts of extreme events
Credit: (Photo: HITS) When it comes to extreme events, public discussion of forecasts often focuses on predictive performance. After the...
First oceans may have been acidic
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science One way to understand how ocean acidity can change, for example, in response to rising...
Some bed bugs show early signs of resistance to 2 common insecticides
Annapolis, MD; April 7, 2017--Pest management professionals battling the ongoing resurgence of bed bugs are wise to employ a well-rounded...
Ultra-thin multilayer film for next-generation data storage and processing
Credit: Siew Shawn Yohanes A team of scientists led by Associate Professor Yang Hyunsoo from the Department of Electrical and...
