A new approach to rare disease diagnosis
In a major step towards untangling the genetic complexities of rare diseases, KAUST researchers have unveiled a tool that could aid in the diagnosis of...
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Molecular mechanisms of fungal infections clarified
Fungal infections pose a threat to humans, animals and plants, with in part serious consequences. Together with colleagues from Frankfurt/Main and Aachen, a research team...
Synthetic molecules can ‘ferry’ mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering...
B cell response after influenza vaccine in young and older adults
“ our findings suggest that the age-related decrease in response following influenza vaccination could reflect functional alterations in activated B cells ”Credit: 2023 Wang et...
Pingpong balls score big as sound absorbers
Long-term exposure to low-frequency noise can cause numerous health problems, but the solution may be found in an unexpected object, a pingpong ball. Conventionally thought...
Iris recognition technology with exclusive use of electron donor
As the main character widens his or her eyes before a securely shut door, the iris recognition system swiftly responds, swinging the door open. This...
Bradley Bernstein of Dana-Farber elected to National Academy of Medicine
Boston – Bradley Bernstein, MD, PhD, Chair of Cancer Biology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).Credit: Courtesy...
Seamlessly multiplexing memory storage and recall
Every day we store memories, some of which we are able to recall later. But while we do so, do we keep on storing? Yes!...
Advanced imaging reveals altered brain chemistry of babies with congenital heart disease
WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2023) – Researchers at Children’s National Hospital used magnetic resonance spectroscopy to find new biomarkers that reveal how congenital heart disease (CHD)...
College students are at risk for food and nutrition insecurity
Philadelphia, October 9, 2023 – The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) holds its founded position that college students, especially those from underserved communities,...
How video games could unlock new treatments for Parkinson’s
Credit: Vasileios Christopoulos/UCR
Mimicking ‘plant power’ through artificial photosynthesis
Solar panels are an increasingly popular way to generate electricity from the sun’s energy. Although humans are still figuring out how to reliably turn that...
UTIA and AT&T partner to provide rural Tennessee with digital literacy training
In a digital age, access to broadband is essential for many of everyday modern tasks. However, for many in rural Tennessee, broadband is still out...
DNA aptamer finds novel application in regulating cell differentiation
Generating specific cell lineages from induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells is the holy grail of regenerative medicine. Guiding iPSCs toward a target...
The changing climate creates more noise in the oceans
Due to the changing climate, the underwater world is getting ever noisier. That is the main conclusion of a study that was published today in...
