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Inhibition of proteins activated by nitric oxide reverses aortic aneurysm in Marfan syndrome
The researchers have demonstrated that silencing or inhibiting the activity of these proteins completely reverses the aortic disease in a...
New genetic copycatchers detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
Proof-of-principle research shows that genes can be accurately edited in cells throughout the bodyCredit: Zhiqian Li Researchers at the University...
Stabilizer residue in inks found to inhibit conductivity in 3D printed electronic
Credit: Gustavo Trindade Inks containing metal nanoparticles are among the most commonly-used conductive materials for printed electronics. Ink-jetting layers of...
Boosting body heat production: A new approach for treating obesity
Credit: Garvan Institute A receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may be the key to a safer...
1.5°C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways: Research
Wellbeing can be maintained in a degrowth transitionCredit: Lorenz Keyßer The first comprehensive comparison of 'degrowth' scenarios with established pathways...
Low temperature physics gives insight into turbulence
Credit: Lancaster University A novel technique for studying vortices in quantum fluids has been developed by Lancaster physicists. Andrew Guthrie,...
Hidden within African diamonds, a billion-plus years of deep-earth history
Scientists find a new way to tell ages of the stones, and what made themCredit: Yaakov Weiss Diamonds are sometimes...
A beetle’s Achilles heel
Glyphosate inhibits symbiotic bacteria in the saw-toothed grain beetleCredit: Julian Kiefer, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Saw-toothed grain beetles live in a...
Horseradish flea beetle: Protected with the weapons of its food plant
Researchers elucidate how the insect regulates the accumulation of plant toxins via special transportersCredit: Anna Schroll When horseradish flea beetles...
Cell reprogramming could aid spinal cord injury recovery
Credit: Chris Thelen, Freelance Photographer Cells called astrocytes normally support our neurons, and now scientists are working to reprogram the...
New material to treat wounds can protect against resistant bacteria
First successful implementation of new antibacterial technologyCredit: Anna-Lena Lundqvist/Chalmers Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new...
Mediterranean turtles recovering at different rates
Credit: Olkan Erguler Numbers of two Mediterranean turtle species have risen in the last three decades - but in Cyprus...
The formation of the Amazon Basin influenced the distribution of manatees
Whole mitochondrial DNA sequencing of the three extant species of the aquatic mammal shows that they first split from their...
Graphene key for novel hardware security
Credit: Jennifer McCann,Penn State As more private data is stored and shared digitally, researchers are exploring new ways to protect...
Early screening tool leads to earlier diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder
But in a surprising finding, pediatricians are far more apt to act if parents independently express concernsCredit: Credit: UC San...
Turns out developing a taste for carbs wasn’t a bad thing
Findings on Neanderthal oral microbiomes offer new clues on evolution, healthCredit: Katerina Guschanski A new study looking at the evolutionary...
Stanford researchers map how people in cities get a health boost from nature
Credit: Jacob Lund / Shutterstock Your local city park may be improving your health, according to a new paper led...
UM scientist joins team partnering with UN’s initiative to map ungulate migrations
Credit: (Photo courtesy of Celie Intering) MISSOULA - University of Montana Professor Mark Hebblewhite has joined an international team of...
‘Flipping’ optical wavefront eliminates distortions in multimode fibers
University of Rochester researchers use vectorial time reversal to demonstrate enhanced channel capacity in a 1-km-long multimode fiberCredit: Illustration by...
Does driving wear you out? You might be experiencing ‘accelerousal’
Researchers introduce new factor to explain stress while drivingCredit: University of Houston Admit it: Daily commutes - those stops, the...
