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Scientists decipher 3D structure of a promising molecular target for cancer treatment
Columbia University discovery could be a major step in developing therapies for cancer, controlling cholesterolCredit: Nimbus Therapeutics; Liang Tong, Columbia...
UCI scientists are first to observe, image all-important molecular vibrations
Using light focused to size of an atom, they push resolution of microscopy to new levelCredit: Steve Zylius / UCI...
Gorillas gather around and groom their dead
Scientists observe cases of gorillas touching and grooming the bodies of dead individuals, with potential implications for the spread of...
Researchers demonstrate latest neurotechnologies at international conference
Credit: Army photo by Janice Booker Scientists and engineers met to collaborate on their latest research and demonstrate new technologies...
Alcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stopped
These results refute the current belief that changes in the brain begin to normalize immediately after stopping alcohol consumptionCredit: Silvia...
Researchers’ breakthrough in tackling challenge of antifungal resistance
Transatlantic partnership's ground-breaking work to develop a better understanding of antifungal drug resistanceCredit: Swansea University Ground-breaking work by university experts...
Advance boosts efficiency of flash storage in data centers
New architecture promises to cut in half the energy and physical space required to store and manage user data MIT...
Thirteen new ant species discovered in Hong Kong
Thirteen new ant species discovered by HKU EcologistsCredit: @The University of Hong Kong "If you believe that all life surrounding...
New study questions effects of reintroducing top predators
Credit: Daniel Stahler For years, scientists have assumed that when top predators are reintroduced to an ecosystem, the effects are...
study looks to iron from microbes for climate help
Research examines remediation potential of releasing iron powder into the atmosphereCredit: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Distributing iron particles produced...
Racial disparities persist in access to kidney transplants
New Haven, Conn. -- In a new study of patients awaiting kidney transplants, Yale researchers found significant racial disparities. This...
China’s acceptance of certain non-animal testing methods for the regulation of cosmetics
Gaithersburg, MD - April 3, 2019 - The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) applauds China's National Medical Products Administration...
Fellowship to further international research links in Huntington’s disease
A researcher from the University of Plymouth has been awarded a fellowship from the Royal Society to help tackle the...
Strong link between air pollution in Southwestern Ontario and adverse birth outcomes
A study by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University and Brescia University College has found evidence of a...
Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms
Credit: Mark Brown Trapping single atoms is a bit like herding cats, which makes researchers at the University of Colorado...
Dermatology students improve Wikipedia entries on skin disease
They edited entries, made them more complete/understandable AURORA, Colo. (April 3, 2019) - A group of medical students recruited to...
PolyU hosts the first-of-its-kind international Marine Robotics Forum in HK
Exploring disruptive robotic technologies to be deployed under the seasCredit: PolyU This is one of the major events initiated by...
First clinical trial of reformulated epileptic drug to treat medically refractory epilepsy
AURORA, Colo. (April 3, 2019) - A currently approved epileptic drug to treat seizures has been modified by a University...
Otherworldly mirror pools and mesmerizing landscapes discovered on ocean floor
Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute GULF OF CALIFORNIA, MEXICO - While exploring hydrothermal vent and cold seep environments, Dr. Mandy Joye...
New campaign encourages organ and tissue donation to advance medical research
Credit: Janine McCarthy, M.P.H. & Kristie Sullivan, M.P.H. WASHINGTON--The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine--a nonprofit with more than 175,000 members...
