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Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel
Breast cancer cells ingest and consume the matrix surrounding them to overcome starvation, according to a new study publishing January...
Nonpharmaceutical interventions saved lives and eased burdens during COVID’s first wave, new study shows
The measures world governments enacted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 remain a source of controversy...
Smooth operation of future nuclear fusion facilities is a matter of control
As researchers around the world work to develop viable alternatives to fossil fuels, the prospect of nuclear fusion—harnessing the same...
Microfossils shed light on the long fossil record of euglenoids
Hiding in the shadows, euglenoids are a fascinating group of single-celled protists that are neither plant nor animal. Plants photosynthesize,...
New study aims to unlock secrets of the human brain
The inner workings of the human brain are a gradually unraveling mystery and Dr. Richard Naud of the University of...
Canada and Spain scientists establish new Antarctic Ocean observatory
Canadian and European experts in polar observation are joining forces in a new partnership that will see Ocean Networks Canada...
A new approach to predicting the binding properties of forever chemicals (PFAS) and human PPARα
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used in various products as water-repellents and stain-resistant coatings. PFAS are called "Forever...
Climate change in the South China Sea has global impacts on weather patterns
As the threat of global warming looms, researchers are racing to understand how complex, interconnected weather systems affect one another....
Dogs are not always frustrated when they get kibble instead of liver for their work
In animals, and often in humans too, performance is significantly impaired when the value of the reward for work is...
We need a staph vaccine: here’s why we don’t have one
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an extremely common bacterial infection; about 30% of people have colonies of SA living in their...
KAIST research team develops anti-icing film that only requires sunlight
A KAIST research team has developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of...
Effects of resveratrol on circadian clock gene expression in young and older human cells
“This study reflects transdisciplinary efforts to link aging and circadian biology in human-derived tissues, which is an understudied area of...
Palliative telecare significantly improves quality of life for those with chronic illnesses, and results last for months
AURORA, Colo. (January 16, 2024) – Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team...
Experiment could test quantum nature of large masses for the first time
An experiment outlined by a UCL (University College London)-led team of scientists from the UK and India could test whether...
Osimertinib Resistance and EGFR Mutations in NSCLC Treatment
The presence of the T790M mutation during first or second-generation EGFR-TKI treatments is observed in 50-60% of patients. This mutation...
Cheap substitute for expensive metal in an industrially common chemical reaction
Osaka, Japan – The chemical industry commonly uses rare, expensive metals to produce pharmaceuticals and other essential substances. Replacing these...
Two atoms playing ping-pong
Atoms can absorb and reemit light - this is an everyday phenomenon. In most cases, however, an atom emits a...
New study mapping entire genome of oral stem cells opens new doors for regenerative medicine
Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 - A team of researchers from the ADA Forsyth Institute and University of North Carolina (UNC),...
Dual-metal sulfides improve overall function of anode material in lithium-ion capacitors
The use of dual metal sulfides, specifically ZnS/CuS, shows marked improvement in electrochemical stability and performance when included in the...
Diving into the world of AI and image processing – a series of workshops organised by the Horizon Europe ANERIS Project
The Horizon Europe ANERIS project aims to tackle the rapid loss of ocean biodiversity by developing innovative tools and technology...
