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TGen-led study finds link between gene and severe liver damage
Expression of AEBP1 correlates with severity of liver fibrosis; may provide therapeutic target PHOENIX, Ariz. -- July 18, 2019 --...
Researchers confirm the validity of xenographic models for studies of methylation
The new study identifies patterns of DNA methylation associated with breast cancer subtypes and response to docetaxel using PDX modelsCredit:...
Sperm may offer the uterus a ‘secret handshake’
Researchers discover endometrial receptor that can recognize sperm moleculeCredit: (c) American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Why does it...
Toward molecular computers: First measurement of single-molecule heat transfer
Credit: Longji Cui, Nanomechanics and Nanoscale Transport Labs, Michigan Engineering ANN ARBOR--Heat transfer through a single molecule has been measured...
Simulation explores how insects glean compass direction from skylight
Neural mechanisms could inspire designs for new skylight-based navigation tools for robotsCredit: Christian Lischka, unsplash. A computational simulation suggests that...
Researchers compare visceral leishmaniasis diagnostic tests
Credit: Mariana Lourenço Freire Accurate and timely diagnosis of the tropic disease visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the pillars...
BU faculty honored by Antioch College for ‘profound effect on human condition’
(Boston)-Donald M. Thea, MD, MSc, professor of Global Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and director of...
Ultra-soft, liquid magnetic droplets could vault technology forward
UMass Amherst, California and Beijing researchers say magnetic field control of floating drops, like Harry Potter's wand, not magic anymoreCredit:...
New low-cost thermoelectric material works at room temperature
Material could be used to cool electronic devices, overheated vehiclesCredit: University of Houston Has your steering wheel been too hot...
Drinking red wine on the red planet
Ingredient in grapes may protect against musculoskeletal atrophy in partial gravity BOSTON - You may remember Tang - the sugar-sweetened...
New laws of attraction: Scientists print magnetic liquid droplets
Amazing magnetic, liquid material could lead to 3D-printable magnetic liquid devices for the fabrication of flexible electronics, or artificial cells...
Highlights for the 2019 American Chemical Society national meeting in San Diego
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2019 -- Journalists who register for the American Chemical Society's (ACS') Fall 2019 National Meeting & Exposition...
Cleaning our water with groundbreaking ‘bioinspired’ chemistry
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University The 20th and 21st centuries have seen an explosion in the use of synthetic chemicals worldwide,...
‘Crystal clocks’ used to time magma storage before volcanic eruptions
The molten rock that feeds volcanoes can be stored in the Earth's crust for as long as a thousand years,...
Metal oxide-infused membranes could offer low-energy alternative for chemical separations
Credit: Fengyi Zhang Chemical manufacturers consume a massive amount of energy each year separating and refining feedstocks to make a...
UM School of Medicine awarded HRSA grant to establish rural residency program
Rural residency program addresses growing shortage of primary care providers in Maryland communitiesCredit: University of Maryland School of Medicine BALTIMORE,...
Strong family relationships may help with asthma outcomes for children
Study's findings could help pediatricians provide suggestions to families about managing their child's asthma EVANSTON, Ill. --- Positive family relationships...
Insilico Medicine to present at the 2019 Bio Asia-Taiwan
Insilico Medicine to present its latest research at the 2019 BIO Asia-Taiwan Conference and ExhibitionCredit: Insilico Medicine Thursday, July 18,...
The unpopular truth about biases toward people with disabilities
Biases toward people with disabilities increase with age and over timeCredit: Robert Ruggiero via Upsplash Needing to ride in a...
Scientists discover group of genes connected to longer life in fruit flies
E(z) longer life: New insights on genes linked to longer life and higher fertilityCredit: Insilico Medicine Thursday, July 18 -...
