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Protein droplets likely don’t cause Parkinson’s
Liquid-liquid phase separation is not a precursor to formation of amyloid fibrils, a pathological hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, shows study....
How does superglue work, and what the heck is electroadhesion? (video)
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2024 — How would you stick a slice of banana to a sheet of copper? Until a...
Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be a sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging
• Researchers used machine learning technologies to develop an algorithm that converts data from a small, lightweight, waterproof sensor wearable...
Unlocking secrets of stomatal regulation: Phosphoactivation of SLAC1 in plant guard cells
In a study published in PNAS on July 8, researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese...
Study unveils complexity of zoonotic transmission chains
— Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna have dissected the complex interactions involved...
Survey finds most americans believe pain and urinary leakage is normal for women after having children
Orlando, Fla - A new national survey by the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute finds most Americans believe it’s normal...
A new method for sustainable synthesis of acetylene from carbon dioxide
Since its discovery, in 1836, acetylene has emerged as an essential chemical compound in industry, widely used as a chemical...
ReMDO announces inaugural Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine Ecosystem Summit in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – July 12, 2024 - The RegenMed Development Organization (ReMDO) invites researchers, industry and academia to the...
Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
Los Angeles, California - May 20, 2024 - Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have unveiled a...
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Infections and neurodegenerative diseases cause inflammation in the brain. But for unknown reasons, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle...
UMass Amherst awarded $2.1 million to advance the science of engagement in community-academic research partnerships
University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher Thomas Mackie has received a $2.1 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to advance the meaningful engagement...
Register now! How artificial intelligence can help researchers? Insilico hosts webinar “IMGAIA”
Artificial intelligence (AI) has swiftly revolutionized numerous industries, and the life sciences sector is no exception. The growing power and...
Neural networks made of light
Scientists propose a new way of implementing a neural network with an optical system which could make machine learning more...
Scientists create computer program that “paints” the structure of molecules in the style of Piet Mondrian
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have created a computer program that “paints” the structure of molecules in the style of...
Synthetic biology reveals the secrets of life without oxygen
Long before photosynthesis brought free oxygen into the world, the earth was already populated by numerous organisms. Oxygen was life-threatening...
Greater attention needs to be paid to malnutrition in the sick and elderly
As many as half of all patients admitted to hospital and other healthcare facilities are malnourished. This has serious consequences...
Impacts of extreme drought on forest ecosystems reveal species-specific adaptation differences
A recent study from China has shed light on the profound impacts of extreme droughts on forest ecosystems, particularly in...
Neutrons give a hot new way to measure the temperature of electronic components
Osaka, Japan – From LEDs to batteries, our lives are full of electronics, and there is a constant push to...
Real-life ‘stillsuit’: Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Astronauts on spacewalks famously have to relieve themselves inside their spacesuits. Not only is this uncomfortable for the wearer and...
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild...
