Science News
Silk improves function of surgical masks
University of Cincinnati biologists found that a double layer of silk in combination with a surgical mask can enhance its...
Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline
Scientists have demonstrated that normal brain aging is accelerated by approximately 26% in people with progressive type 2 diabetes compared...
While the fetal clock develops, mom’s behavior tells the time
During fetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes within the fetus’s developing clock respond to...
Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility
New experiments conducted in mice add to mounting evidence in opposition to a popular claim that COVID-19 vaccination during early...
Listening can be exhausting for older cochlear implant users #ASA182
DENVER, May 24, 2022 – Degraded acoustic signals can make hearing difficult for anyone, but differences in cognitive abilities, age-related...
The BrightFocus Foundation grants an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Standard Award to a CNIC project
The US nonprofit organization BrightFocus Foundation has granted an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Standard Award to the project ‘Understanding the impact...
Wax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plastics
A team of CSIC researchers has discovered that wax worm saliva degrades plastic; a discovery with numerous applications for treating...
Stem cell cloning experts unraveling cystic fibrosis
Two nationally recognized experts in cloning and stem cell science from the University of Houston are taking the first step...
Diverse social networks reduce accent judgments #ASA182
DENVER, May 24, 2022 – Everyone has an accent. But the intelligibility of speech doesn't just depend on that accent;...
Blood biomarker predicts complicated Crohn’s disease years before diagnosis: Study
An international team led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that an antibody detectable in blood predicts severe...
Sidekick microbubbles carry anti-cancer drugs, damage tumor vessels #ASA182
DENVER, May 24, 2022 – Microbubbles can assist with localized drug delivery in a patient's body by popping at a...
Insilico Medicine announces novel 3CL protease inhibitor preclinical candidate for COVID-19 treatment
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 --- Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced its nomination of...
World-first discovery of cornea T cells protecting eyes from viral infections
The cornea - the transparent protective outer layer of the eye critical to helping us see – produces a delicate...
Researchers discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions
Researchers discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in different genes associated with autism, schizophrenia, and other conditionsCredit: Tel Aviv University...
Smart films facilitate human-machine interaction
Imagine this: A smooth touchscreen display placed on top of a thin silicone polymer film suddenly generates the feeling of...
Quantum Catalyzer (Q-Cat) launches in Maryland to bring promising quantum technologies to the real world
COLLEGE PARK, MD – May 24, 2022 – A new company in the heart of Maryland’s research corridor, Quantum Catalyzer (Q-Cat), is...
Discovery of the link between the Patagonian sheepdog and the former shepherds from the UK
The Patagonian sheepdog (PGOD) originated from the ancestral shepherds of the United Kingdom is nowadays the closest link to a...
Aerial imaging technique improves ability to detect and track moving targets through thick foliage
In forests where the foliage is thick, it can be challenging to detect and track moving targets, such as people...
Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids
LOS ANGELES — Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing...
Astronomers find hidden trove of massive black holes
A team led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found a previously overlooked treasure...
