New origin story for key regulatory gene
Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) was discovered decades ago in Drosophila, where it was found to be a key controller of developmental genes. Further analyses...
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University of Pittsburgh launches trial tackling leading cause of death in kids
The No. 1 cause of death in children is trauma. There are an estimated 2,000 pediatric deaths from traumatic bleeding in the U.S. each year...
Prof. Dr. Stuart Parkin recognized as Clarivate Citation Laureate
The basis for being named a Citation Laureate is not one's research achievements, but rather the citation rate in high-ranking journals. To identify suitable Citation...
Dinosaur feathers reveal traces of ancient proteins
Palaeontologists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers that sheds new light on feather evolution. Credit: Daragh...
Profiling artemisinin’s antimalarial mechanism: Jigang Wang’s research team reveals crucial target proteins
Jigang Wang et al. have made significant progress in unraveling the antimalarial mechanisms of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives. Their latest research, published in the...
We could sequester CO2 by “re-greening” arid lands, plant scientists say
Reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere will take more than cutting emissions—we will also need to capture and store the excessive volumes of already-emitted carbon....
The secret to good schools: Try, try again
With a new academic year under way in the U.S., imagine you have been named superintendent of your local public school district. What changes would...
Topological materials open a new pathway for exploring spin hall materials
A group of researchers have made a significant breakthrough which could revolutionize next-generation electronics by enabling non-volatility, large-scale integration, low power consumption, high speed, and...
Warming up! 30 years of fusion-energy research at EPFL
The intense heat and pressure inside stars, such as the Sun, cause pairs of atoms, especially hydrogen atoms, to come together or 'fuse'. When these...
Evaluating the shear viscosity of different water models
Water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth and partakes in countless biological, chemical, and ecological processes. Thus, understanding its behavior and properties...
Court action is necessary to establish climate stability as a protected right to break climate change impasse, Oregon State professor concludes
New court actions upholding climate stability as a protected right are needed to break the climate change impasse, an Oregon State University economist concludes in...
TTUHSC researchers receive NIH grant to address preeclampsia rates
According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two...
SBQuantum to test quantum magnetometer in space – designed to map Earth’s magnetic field
SHERBROOKE, Canada (September 21, 2023) – SBQuantum, the first company developing diamond quantum magnetometers capable of providing vector measurements of both the amplitude and the...
New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture
Ahead of World Rivers Day (24 September), new research by the University of Oxford reveals that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on...
Unveiling the science of ultrasound-driven microbubble desorption
Injecting drugs into the bloodstream can often harm healthy tissues as well. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) are an innovative solution designed to target specific cells...
