New study uses AlphaFold and AI to accelerate design of novel drug for liver cancer
FOR RELEASE by the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO January 19, 2023 New study uses AlphaFold and AI to accelerate design of novel drug for liver cancer...
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How pancreatic cancer defies treatment
Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, after lung and colorectal, though far less common. It is also among the hardest...
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Vertical electrochemical transistor pushes wearable electronics forward
A transdisciplinary Northwestern University research team has developed a revolutionary transistor that is expected be ideal for lightweight, flexible, high-performance bioelectronics.Credit: Northwestern University A transdisciplinary...
For shared decision-making, telemedicine may be as effective as in-person appointments
Key takeawaysCredit: American College of Surgeons Key takeaways Shared decision-making: Large observational study found no difference in level of shared decision-making between patients receiving a...
Active matter theory explains fire-ant group behavior
Ants are social insects and the Solenopsis invicta species —known as the fire ant— is no exception. The social interactions of this invasive insect, which...
Nature Medicine publishes breakthrough Owkin research on the first ever use of federated learning to train deep learning models on multiple hospitals’ histopathology data
In research published in Nature Medicine today, AI biotech company Owkin has demonstrated for the first time that federated learning (FL) can be used to...
Malformed seashells, ancient sediment provide clues about Earth’s past
EVANSTON, Ill. — Nearly 100 million years ago, the Earth experienced an extreme environmental disruption that choked oxygen from the oceans and led to elevated...
Most people see insects as an alternative and sustainable source of food for the future
Most people (58%) participating in a survey that forms part of a study by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) on insect consumption believe that they could become an...
Scientists reveal the molecular mechanism of Microprocessor in Caenorhabditis elegans
  The study of microRNAs (miRNAs), small RNAs that play important roles in gene regulation in animals and humans alike, have long been a...
New study deepens understanding of the regulation of circadian rhythms in the mammalian central clock
Circadian rhythms are inherent cycles of approximately 24 hours that regulate various biological processes, such as sleep and wakefulness. A research group at Nagoya University...
Korea Maritime and Ocean University researchers lay out strategies for up-scaling of bioelectrochemical systems
Microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) have recently emerged as a tool for recovering bioenergy and bio-resource from organic waste matter. This can help with long-term energy...
Poly(A)-tail-mediated remodeling of maternal mRNA controls start of life
Human development starts from the fertilization of a fully matured oocyte. Oocyte maturation, fertilization, and early embryo development before zygotic activation is characterized by the...
What makes brown rice healthy? Decoding the chemistry of its nutritional wealth
Asian diets feature rice as a staple grain, contributing towards nearly 90% of the world’s rice consumption. Brown rice, in particular, is known to have...
Scientists advise a major shift in chemicals management in the U.S. and Canada
A new approach can help governments and businesses eliminate harmful chemicals from daily use and exposure, according to a paper published today in Environmental Science...
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