Aptamers: lifesavers; ion shields: aptamer guardians
Aptamers, nucleic acids capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention in drug development as potential...
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Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators...
Evolution might stop humans from solving climate change, says new study
Central features of human evolution may stop our species from resolving global environmental problems like climate change, says a new study led by the University...
Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders
New York, NY (January 2, 2024)—Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the potential mechanism of action of...
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems
Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called perivascular spaces, to flush out...
Designing the ‘perfect’ meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they’re...
Effect of ultrasound-assisted fermentation on physicochemical properties and volatile flavor compounds of Chinese rice wine
Traditional Chinese rice wine (RW) has been popular in China for thousands of years. The brewing process involves simultaneous saccharification and solid-state fermentation using mixed...
First step towards synthetic CO2 fixation in living cells
Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Researchers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology...
Uncovering How Tiny Plastics Threaten Our Soil and Health
The widespread presence of tiny plastics, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, in our environment is raising alarm. These particles, coming from various sources like industrial...
USTC proposes crystalline sponge method for undergraduate course
The crystal sponge technology is a revolutionary technique, which enables the direct and precise determination of the molecular structure of liquid and gas targets. The...
Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis, research suggests
Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for...
USTC develops amorphous chloride solid electrolytes with high Li-ion conductivity
A research team led by Prof. YAO Hongbin from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), in collaboration with Prof. SHANG Cheng from...
Molecules exhibit non-reciprocal interactions without external forces, new study finds
Researchers from the University of Maine and Penn State discovered that molecules experience non-reciprocal interactions without external forces. Credit: R. Dean Astumian Researchers from the University...
Mettl3-dependent m6A modification is essential for effector differentiation and memory formation of CD8+ T cells
This study is led by Dr. Shuyang Yu (College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University), Dr. Jingyu Xu (The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage...
Breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis paves the way for advanced electronic devices
A team of researchers led by Professor Young S. Park at UNIST’s Department of Chemistry has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organic...
