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October 8, 2025

A novel endothelial lineage that majorly contributes to the vascular niche for HSPCs

Researchers identify the origin of endothelial cells that constitute the vascular niche for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in zebrafish

Endothelial cells (ECs) line blood vessels and can serve as specialized vascular niches for hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs),...

Micelles – the meeting place boosting reactions and interactions

Credit: Source IPC PAS, Grzegorz Krzyzewski The occurrence of chemical reactions between like-charged compounds in aqueous solutions is very slow...

Polygamous birds have fewer harmful mutations

Bird species that breed with several sexual partners have fewer harmful mutations, according to a study led by the Milner...

GHz burst mode femtosecond laser pulses enabling creation of unique two-dimensional (2D) periodic structures on silicon surfaces that is distinct from the 1D structures fabricated by the conventional single-pulse mode

GHz burst mode femtosecond laser pulses can create unique two-dimensional (2D) periodic surface nanostructures

Scientists working on laser application at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have demonstrated that GHz burst mode femtosecond...

Marchantia polymorpha reduces branching in the shade

Bryophytes branch differently… also at the molecular level

Non-vascular bryophytes live in colonies that cover the ground and resemble tiny forests. In a real forest, plants compete for...

fMRI shows decreased functional connectivity in the brain following exposure to traffic pollution

Traffic pollution impairs brain function

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common...

Central region of the Chamaeleon I dark molecular cloud

Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry

If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of...

Pioneering method for stem cell diagnostics: Leif S. Ludwig receives Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award

FRANKFURT. Our blood renews itself constantly. Each second, millions of new cells are added to our bloodstream which replace dying...

Connecting for health innovation—improving drug discovery through interorganizational deal networks

Co-creating health for humanity: new trends in pharmaceutical interorganizational deals

It is a challenging feat to launch a new drug in the market, given the low probability of success during...

Figure 1. Chemotherapy in the afternoon can improve treatment outcomes

Chemotherapy in the afternoon dramatically improves treatment outcomes in female lymphoma patients

Chemotherapy is a commonly used regimen for cancer treatment, but it is also a double-edged sword. While the drugs are...

Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date

RICHLAND, Wash.—The need for technology that can capture, remove and repurpose carbon dioxide grows stronger with every CO2 molecule that reaches...

Global study of hypoxia in rivers shows it is more prevalent than previously thought

RENO, Nev. – New research led by University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Joanna Blaszczak shows hypoxia in rivers and...

Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health

Microplastics—tiny particles generated as plastics weather and fragment—pose a growing threat to ecosystem and human health. A new laboratory study...

Wolves eliminate deer on Alaskan Island then quickly shift to eating sea otters, research finds

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Wolves on an Alaskan island caused a deer population to plumet and switched to primarily eating sea...

Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD Receives Prestigious Gold Medal for Scientific Merit from Barcelona City Council

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, receives prestigious award from city of Barcelona, Spain

The Barcelona City Council will honor Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, President of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount...

NJIT physics professor wins 2023 Karen Harvey Prize for solar physics research

Bin Chen, associate professor of physics and researcher at NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR), has been awarded the 2023...

Researchers create a low-cost sensor that detects heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of...

Ochsner Health among America’s greatest workplaces for diversity in 2023 by Newsweek

NEW ORLEANS, La. - Ochsner Health has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 by Newsweek. Ochsner earned 4.5...

Q&A: How AI can help people be more empathetic about mental health

Empathy is critical to having supportive conversations about mental health. But this skill can be tricky to learn, especially in...

SwRI-contributed study provides darkest view ever of interstellar ices