How a ‘conductor’ makes sense of chaos in early mouse embryos
Early embryonic development is tumultuous. It involves a rapid sequence of events, including cell division, differentiation, and lots of compartments moving around within each cell....
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Neuroscientist from Göttingen receives prestigious research grant
Neuroscientist Ayuno Nakahashi has been awarded a three-year fellowship from the Human Frontier Science Program, making her one of only 11 percent of successful candidates...
Decoding development: mRNA’s role in embryo formation
A new study at Hebrew University reveals insights into mRNA regulation during embryonic development. The study combines single-cell RNA-Seq and metabolic labeling in zebrafish embryos,...
Enabling rapid screening of poly(2-oxazoline)-based nanomedicine through divergent synthesis; towards alternative mRNA-vaccines
A collaboration between Leiden University (Assistant Prof. Joachim F. R. Van Guyse) and the Innovation Center for NanoMedicine (iCONM; Center Director: Prof. Kazunori Kataoka), a...
In Brazil, 76% of deforestation in three Amazonian states occurred in a planned agricultural development zone
The Brazilian government is discussing the creation of an “agricultural development zone” at the confluence of three states in the Amazon region – Amazonas, Acre...
Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our...
Asthma education is key to reducing deaths worldwide, say respiratory health associations
NEW YORK, NY - May 7, 2024 – On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers." The Forum of International Respiratory...
60% of women with disabilities view cannabis as a ‘harmless’ drug
A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use. As such, recreational cannabis has been associated...
Years after his death, late scientist’s work could yield new cancer treatments
Some of the final work of a late University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has opened the door for life-saving new treatments for solid...
A smart neckband for tracking dietary intake
A smart neckband allows wearers to monitor their dietary intake. Automatically monitoring food and fluid intake can be useful when managing conditions including diabetes and...
Hidden citations in physics
In the scientific literature, a citation acts as a mechanism to signal prior knowledge, enhance credibility, and protect against plagiarism. But it also gives credit...
Gut bacteria metabolite shows promise of fighting inflammatory bowel disease
Gut microbiota or the population of microbial inhabitants in the intestine, plays a key role in digestion and maintenance of overall health. Any disturbance in...
Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers
More than 100 years ago, scientists at The University of Manchester changed the world when they discovered the nucleus in atoms, marking the birth of...
Millions in costs due to discharge of scrubber water into the Baltic Sea
Discharge from ships with so-called scrubbers cause great damage to the Baltic Sea. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows that these...
Babraham Institute receives £48M strategic investment from BBSRC for a four-year programme of work to promote lifelong health
The Babraham Institute has been awarded £48m from BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation, to support its core research across epigenetics, immunology and cell...
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