Biology
UBC-led researchers uncover how the novel coronavirus escapes a cell’s antiviral defences
A UBC-led research team has uncovered how the virus responsible for causing COVID-19 escapes destruction in infected cells, allowing SARS-CoV-2...
Metastases use divided blood vessels to grow
For the first time, researchers at the University of Gothenburg have shown that metastases in patients with malignant melanoma gain...
A heart that beats (almost) like our own
The fruit fly, long the organism of choice for scientists studying genetics and basic biological processes, still harbors some secrets...
Cat’s meow: Robotic pet boosts mood, behavior and cognition in adults with dementia
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety....
New life for a cancer drug that reprograms pain pathways to treat chronic pain
Chronic pain associated with nerve injury and chronic bone pain from metastatic cancer are unmet medical needs. This sober assertion...
Fossil dental exams reveal how tusks first evolved
A wide variety of animals have tusks, from elephants and walruses to five-pound, guinea pig-looking critters called hyraxes. But one...
Fossil dental exams reveal how tusks first evolved and why they are unique only to mammals
Most people picture an elephant when imagining animals with tusks. But many other animals have tusks including warthogs, hippopotamuses, Arctic-dwelling...
Alzheimer’s disease may cause vicious circle between brain network and immune cell dysfunctions
SAN FRANCISCO—October 26, 2021—Studying the complex causes of Alzheimer’s disease, and how to treat and prevent this condition, is like...
How do plants act fast to fight off infections?
Palo Alto, CA—New work led by Carnegie’s Kangmei Zhao and Sue Rhee reveals a new mechanism by which plants are...
Study reveals a gene crucial to sperm cell production
Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s appear to have flipped another piece in the underexplored puzzle of male infertility.Credit: Cincinnati Children's Scientists...
Lower protein activity after hepatitis C therapy may signal path to healing scarred liver
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis1 that the activity levels of...
SwRI eco-mobility with connected powertrains research wins R&D 100 award
SAN ANTONIO — Oct. 26, 2021 — Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology developed by Southwest Research Institute to help...
Tumor reasons why cancers thrive in chromosomal chaos
Writing in EMBO reports, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC...
D-dimer test still helpful to rule out pulmonary embolisms in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Tampa, FL (Oct. 26, 2021) -- A screening blood test originally validated in seriously ill patients without COVID-19 is still...
Cartography of the visual cortex: Charting a new course for the organization of visual space
Requiring a discerning eye, mathematical precision, and keen sense of aesthetics, map making is a unique application of both art...
It’s never too late to treat progeria
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the Spanish Cardiovascular Research Network (CIBERCV), led by...
Metal-halide perovskite semiconductors can compete with silicon counterparts for solar cells, LEDs
WASHINGTON, October 26, 2021 -- Climate change and its consequences are becoming increasingly obvious, and solar cells that convert the...
Rapid echolocation helps toothed whales capture speedy prey
Whales use a combination of rapid echolocation adjustments and nimble brain responses to zero in on fast-moving prey, suggests a...
Does Parkinson’s start in the nose? International team awarded US$9 million ASAP grant to find out
More than 80 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease suffer from a reduced sense of smell, something that often occurs...
Carbon nanotube-based sensor can detect SARS-CoV-2 proteins
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Using specialized carbon nanotubes, MIT engineers have designed a novel sensor that can detect SARS-CoV-2 without any...
