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A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has uncovered a disturbing trend in drug-related infant deaths in the United States from...

Role of inflammasome proteins: NLRP3 and ASC

Duke-NUS breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as peanuts, shellfish, pollen or dust...

Heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)

Allen Institute for Cell Science launches first disease-specific cell line collections

By Jake SiegelCredit: Dr. Daniel Bernstein, Stanford University By Jake Siegel Seattle, WASH.—June 4, 2024—The Allen Institute for Cell Science unveiled a set of tools...

Direct observation of electrons transfer in double-walled crystalline nanotube

Towards next-gen functional materials: direct observation of electron transfer in solids

Electron transfer (ET) is a process in which an electron is transferred from one atom or molecule to another. ET is fundamental to electrochemical reactions...

Luís Graça, investigador principal no iMM e líder da equipa de investigação.

Allergy or infection? Scientists discover what distinguishes these two immune system responses

The production of antibodies, essential for protecting our body against infections, is very well regulated through the action of a specific subtype of immune system...

5-minute test leads to better care for people with dementia in the primary care setting

June 4, 2024—(BRONX, NY)—The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine. A new study, published today in...

Two-photon microscopy helps researchers to observe brain mesocortical axon terminals (bright green) during a self-initiated lever-press task.

Decoding self-initiative: How the brain governs goal-directed actions

Ever wondered how your brain decides when to act? Initiating actions with a specific goal in mind is a complex process. Previous research has identified...

Videoconferencing gets older adults moving as health lessons put to practical use

The COVID-19 pandemic made videoconferencing software commonplace in businesses and even schools, but this communication tool has the potential to offer benefits beyond the office...

Liam Fisher, Kaiden Madsen, Jessin Fisher

US pre-teens discover rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex; Science expedition chronicled in extraordinary documentary

Credit: Giant Screen Films Marmarth, ND – Three keen-eyed young fossil hunters made the discovery of a lifetime when they found the remains of a rare...

DNA methylation clocks for estimating biological age in Chinese cohorts

The ovary is an essential organ for female fertility, and its age-dependent decline in function is a major cause of infertility. However, the molecular mechanisms...

Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction

Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favourable habitats as Earth warmed following the Last Ice Age.Credit: Mauricio Anton...

Silverleaf nightshade and tobacco hornworm

Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode

By John LovettCredit: Courtesy Alejandro Vasquez By John Lovett University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A study...

A technique for more effective multipurpose robots

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Let’s say you want to train a robot so it understands how to use tools and can then quickly learn to make repairs...

Microscopic defects in ice shape how massive glaciers flow, study shows

As they seep and calve into the sea, melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising global water levels at unprecedented rates. To predict and prepare...

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers call for strengthening sustainability regulations in laws governing space exploration