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PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
The frigid Arctic Ocean is far removed from the places most people live, but even so, “forever chemicals” reach this...
UT Southwestern Medical Center biochemist Vincent Tagliabracci, recognized for potentially life-saving research in understanding how enzymes work
Forward-thinking biochemist Vincent Tagliabracci, Ph.D., Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2024 Edith and...
University of North Texas nanoporous materials researcher Shengqian Ma, Ph.D., recognized for innovative work in the field of decontamination
A worldwide leader in nanoporous materials research, Shengqian Ma, Ph.D., Professor and Welch Chair in Chemistry, the University of North...
Baylor College of Medicine Neuroscientist Benjamin Deneen, Ph.D., recognized for groundbreaking research set to ultimately impact brain tumor patients and give potential insights into a wide range of developmental diseases
World-leading neuroscientist Benjamin Deneen, Ph.D., Professor and Dr. Russell J. and Marian K. Blattner Chair in Neurosurgery and Director of...
New research sheds light on an old fossil solving an evolutionary mystery
New York, January 9, 2024 — A research paper published in Royal Society’s Biology Letters on January 10 has revealed...
Unlocking the secrets of a “hot Saturn” and its spotted star
Led by researchers from Université de Montréal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed...
Meagan Brem and team receive grant to study alcohol-fueled acts of violence among intimate partners
Beer pong. Quarters. Flip cup. The drinking games college students play can seem like an alcohol-laced version of intramural sports.Credit:...
Systemic changes induced by ASCOT in plasma proteome of women with impaired ovarian reserves
“Identifying plasma proteins that regenerate aged or damaged ovaries could lead to more effective, targeted and/or preventive therapies for patients.”Credit:...
A Jupiter-sized planet has been hiding a big secret: A 350,000-mile-long tail
Key takeawaysCredit: Adam Makarenko/W. M. Keck Observatory Key takeaways Astrophysicists have found that a large exoplanet known as WASP-69b is...
How black silicon, a prized material used in solar cells, gets its dark, rough edge
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have developed a new theoretical model explaining one...
Insilico Medicine Founder and CEO Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD presents on AI and Longevity at 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum
Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, founder and co-CEO of clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine will be attending...
Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk
Nine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity...
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease welcomes new co-editor-in-chief Paula I. Moreira, PhD
Amsterdam, January 9, 2024 – The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (JAD), published by IOS Press, is pleased to announce the...
Improving soil health with aeration curing for sludge management
The construction industry is recognized for its high resource consumption and large waste generation. Among the waste products generated are...
The world’s first prototype for real-time tracking of moving tumors using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during proton therapy goes into scientific application
On January 9th, 2024, a scientific prototype for MRI-guided proton therapy was inaugurated in Dresden. With this installation, experts from...
Scooters are increasingly associated with traumatic injuries that require surgery
Key takeaways Credit: American College of Surgeons Key takeaways The prevalence and severity of scooter-related injuries, as well as associated health...
Hospitalizations for scooter injuries nearly tripled in the US between 2016 and 2020, UCLA-led research finds
EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL:Credit: Joann Elmore EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL: 11 A.M. (CT) ON JANUARY 9, 2023 UCLA-led...
Vosshall named 22nd Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize recipient
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The UNC School of Medicine has awarded the esteemed 22nd Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize to Leslie B. Vosshall,...
Large-scale mapping of pig genes could pave the way for new human medicines
It may sound strange, but we can actually learn more about ourselves by studying pigs.Credit: Jesper Rais, AU Communication. It...
Vaccine boosts innate immunity in people with dormant immune cells
Humans are protected by two branches of the immune system. Innate immunity provides built-in defense against widespread characteristics of bacteria...
