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New neuroimaging technique studies brain stimulation for depression
First-in-human study of diffuse optical tomography during rTMS suggests treatment target or parameters may need adjusting to benefit more patients...
Using 4D printing to enable vascularization, bone tissue regeneration, spinal fusion
4D printing helps create a biomimetic microchannel scaffold made of collagen and hydroxyapatite.Credit: Hanjun Hwangbo, Hyeongjin Lee WASHINGTON, May 4,...
New look at a bright stellar nursery
VLA observations reveal changes over timeCredit: CREDIT: DePree, et al.; Sophia Dagnello, NRAO/AUI/NSF; Spitzer/NASA. This overlay shows radio (orange) and...
Surfaces can be designed with antiviral properties to mitigate COVID-19
An optimally designed surface can speed the decay of a viral loadCredit: S. Chatterjee, J.S. Murallidharan, A. Agrawal, and R....
Cellphone converts into powerful chemical detector
With only $50 worth of components, an ordinary cellphone transforms into a sophisticated scientific instrument, capable of identifying chemicals, drugs,...
Pyrosomes: Enigmatic marine inhabitants with an important role in the Cabo Verde ecosystem
New study led by GEOMAR provides fascinating insight into a largely unknown marine life formCredit: JAGO Team, GEOMAR. Pyrosomes, named...
Cheap but desirable: Generic drugs a great alternative to the brand-names for hypertension
For hypertension, generic drugs could be as good an option as brand-name drugs while costing only half as much, study...
New protocol makes Bitcoin transactions more secure and faster than Lightning
A protocol has been developed at TU Wien that makes transactions with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin faster and more secure.Credit:...
Nanoplastics and other harmful pollutants found in disposable face masks — Regulation and research urgently needed, say experts
Credit: Swansea University Swansea University scientists have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when...
Scientists find gene mutation linked to exfoliation syndrome,most common cause of glaucoma
The findings could pave the way for future research on the cause of exfoliation syndrome and potential curesCredit: Agency for...
Tackling the persistent and sometimes controversial questions about COVID-19
Professor Winfried Just creates critical discussions around COVID in new bookCredit: World Scientific Ohio University mathematics professor Winfried Just's new...
The micro-environment of breast cancer in three dimensions
Penn State researchers develop a prototype platform to culture and study tumor growthCredit: Ozbolat Lab/Penn State Cancerous tumors thrive on...
The secret life of bee signals can communicate colony health
Recording the electrostatic energy of honeybee hives offers a 'canary in the coalmine' look into ecosystem threats and environmental conditionsCredit:...
Algorithms improve how we protect our data
New algorithms are much better at estimating the security level of encrypted data.Credit: DGIST Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and...
Young people and adolescents know too little about pathogens such as COVID-19
Which are reciprocally transmitted from animals to humansCredit: Zucca P et al. The EU-funded BIO-CRIME project - with support from...
Cayman Islands sea turtles back from the brink
Credit: Cayman Islands Department of Environment Sea turtles in the Cayman Islands are recovering from the brink of local extinction,...
UBCO researcher uses geology to help astronomers find habitable planets
Findings will help better identify Earth-like planets that could sustain lifeCredit: Image Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. Astronomers have identified...
Strategic formulation of common cement could have a big impact on water purification
Powerful combinatorial analysis amplifies limited experimental data to find the right cement ingredients for water purificationCredit: U.S. Geological Survey Department...
Chronic attack on the aging nervous system
Credit: Image: Janos Groh / Reprinted by permission from Springer Nature Aging is the biggest risk factor for perturbation of...
Mangroves and seagrasses absorb microplastics
Credit: Troels Lange/SDU. Mangroves and seagrasses grow in many places along the coasts of the world, and these 'blue forests'...
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