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Researchers show how railroad worms produce red light
Differences in the molecular structures explain the different colors of this bioluminescence in different species. This discovery has the potential...
Scientists identify a possible new treatment for diabetic retinopathy
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest that an enzymatic precursor may be toxic to retinal cells in...
Researchers relate neuropsychological tests with real-life activity in multiple sclerosis
Neuropsychological assessment among the tools useful for measuring the impact of multiple sclerosis on everyday activities, according to researchers at...
Latest issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia
September 2019 journal digestCredit: Alzheimer's Association CHICAGO - A new study finds that individuals thought to be at an increased...
Big cities breed partners in crime
New model shows it is easier to find partners in high populationCredit: Rafael de Nadai EVANSTON, Ill. -- Your intuition...
Appreciating the classical elegance of time crystals
Physicists at ETH Zurich have developed a versatile framework for studying periodically driven systems, providing a unifying platform to explore...
NASA analyzes rainfall rates in strengthening tropical storm Jerry
Credit: Credit: NASA/JAXA/NRL NASA has the unique capability of peering under the clouds in storms and measuring the rate in...
Study shows cooperative research with military labs driving billions in economic growth
US companies partner with DOD labsCredit: Marco Hinahon/US Navy BOZEMAN, Mont. -- An economic impact study released Tuesday demonstrates the...
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute awarded grants for automated vehicle research
Credit: Virginia Tech The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) will receive two U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling $15 million...
NASA estimates Tropical Depression Imelda’s huge Texas rainfall
Credit: NASA Goddard/Owen Kelley Northeastern Texas has borne the brunt of Tropical Depression Imelda's heavy rainfall and NASA estimated that...
Biologists untangle growth and defense in maize, define key antibiotic pathways
Researchers identify 6 genes responsible for the production of plant antibiotics known for critical disease resistanceCredit: Eric Schmelz, UC San...
How to successfully recruit minority adolescents for STI/HIV prevention research
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2019) - Disparities in rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV between Black/African...
How to construct a protein factory
Credit: © NCCR RNA & Disease Cells consist of a multitude of molecular structures, some of them exhibiting a staggering...
Let there be light: Synthesizing organic compounds
Credit: Yokohama National University Every biological reaction is a chemical reaction. The exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen in our...
Instant messaging in proteins discovered
Göttingen researchers unravel fundamental communication processes in proteinsCredit: Nora Eulig Proteins are essential for every living cell and responsible for...
Novel regulator of mitochondrial cell death reveals a promising target for cancer therapy
Credit: The Wistar Institute PHILADELPHIA -- (Sept. 18, 2019) -- Researchers at The Wistar Institute have described the role of...
Researchers develop unified sensor to better control effects of shock waves
Credit: Takeshi Fujimoto, Taro Kawasaki, and Keiichi Kitamura, Yokohama National University As a fighter jet quickly ascends and accelerates forward,...
NASA satellite data shows Humberto’s structure change
Credit: NASA Worldview, Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). NASA's Aqua Satellite provided data on Major Hurricane Humberto...
Early palliative care for advanced lung cancer increases survival
VA study analyzed data on more than 23,000 veteransCredit: Michael Moody Early palliative care is associated with better survival in...
SMART announces a revolutionary tech to study cell nanomechanics
New research discovery enables scientists to study membrane mechanics of cell's nucleus, revolutionising the understanding of metastatic cancers as well...
