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Putting a new spin on Majorana fermions
Split electrons that emerge at the boundaries between different magnetic states in materials known as spin ladders could act as...
GGC launches EpiSign, a novel clinical test for epigenetic changes
New blood test has clinical utility for patients with a broad range of constitutional disorders, as well as ID and...
Martin Borch Jensen to present at the 6th Aging Research for Drug Discovery Forum in Basel
Insilico to announce the presentation of Martin Borch Jensen at the 6th Aging Research for Drug Discovery Forum in BaselCredit:...
Eccrine Systems announces collaboration with Maxim Integrated Products
Credit: Eccrine Systems CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eccrine Systems, Inc. announced today that it is collaborating with Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM)...
Cleaning up oil using magnets
Iron oxide particles are very attractive to hydrocarbons In future, it could be possible to remove oil spills on the...
Breakthrough study of cell signaling holds promise for immune research and beyond
A team of physical chemists has unraveled the inner workings of a process that allows hard-working T cells to tune...
Research identifies potential target for group a streptococcus vaccine
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 1, 2019) -- Most people think of "strep throat" as a relatively benign infection cured by a...
Bioengineers developed 3D structures from crab shells to replace damaged tissues
A team of scientists from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University used 3D printing to create biocompatible structures on the...
First total-body PET/CT studies show potential for better, faster, lower-dose images
Credit: Badawi RD, Shi H, Hu P, et al. Case studies from the first total-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT)...
New interactive technology to help children with special needs learn better
Supported by Temasek Foundation, NTU develops interactive educational tools trialled at MINDSCredit: NTU Singapore With funding from Temasek Foundation, Nanyang...
Estrogen byproducts linked to survival in breast cancer patients
Researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center found preliminary evidence that measuring byproducts of the hormone...
Pregnant women with long commutes to work at increased risk for adverse birth outcomes
First study of the infant health impacts of maternal stress caused by long-distance commuting finds that each increase of 10...
Project delivers low-cost future network architecture for mobile operators
Future indoor localization services will be more accurate and effectiveCredit: © IMDEA Networks Institute Lower operating costs, enhanced performance, flexibility,...
UTA Research Institute partnering to develop robotic gloves for post-stroke hand rehab
Rehab gloveCredit: UT Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute is making flexible soft robotic gloves that will...
HDAC inhibition may combat resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy in patients with melanoma
ATLANTA -- A combination of the experimental histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor entinostat with the anti-PD-1 therapeutic pembrolizumab (Keytruda) showed clinical...
Mental health disorders rife in post-conflict areas
Research uncovers effects of conflict and forced migration on mental health A new study has found that 58% of people...
New therapy targets cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy
Animal study shows no off-target effects of RNA-based therapyCredit: Scripps Research JUPITER, Fla. - April 1, 2019 -- People diagnosed...
The inflammation connection
Newly-discovered link between biological processes reveals a novel way to control inflammationCredit: Malhotra lab. Scientists at the Centre for Genomic...
Natural gene therapy for intractable skin disease discovered
Credit: Suzuki S. et al., Life Science Alliance, February 4, 2019 Pathogenic gene mutations causing a type of intractable skin...
New polymer mixture creates ultra-sensitive heat sensor
Polymer gels with tunable ionic Seebeck coefficient for ultra-sensitive printed thermopilesCredit: Peter Holgersson Scientists at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics...
