Women remain underrepresented in physics – and Canada is no exception
A recent comprehensive analysis reveals a strikingly low representation of women as senior authors in one of the world’s most prestigious physics journals, Nature Physics....
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Harnessing Algae Starch Regulation for Breakthroughs in Biotechnology and Sustainability
Researchers at Uppsala University have uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism by which blue light influences starch metabolism in the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a model organism...
Gene Therapy for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy: A Breakthrough Backed by NEJM—The Critical Role of Timing
Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Children with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy: Long-term Study Shows Promising Results Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare and devastating genetic neurodegenerative disorder...
Oldest Known Ant Fossil Unearthed in Brazil
In a groundbreaking discovery that promises to redefine our understanding of ant evolution, a team of researchers has unveiled the oldest known ant fossil, dating...
Light Exercise May Slow Cognitive Decline in Individuals at Risk for Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
In a groundbreaking multi-site clinical investigation, researchers from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have illuminated promising evidence supporting the role...
New EXPLORER Total-Body PET Scanner Enhances Detection of Brain Diseases
In a groundbreaking advancement that bridges the worlds of imaging technology and neurobiology, researchers at UC Davis Health have unveiled a revolutionary method for quantitatively...
Serum-Derived hsa_circ_101555 Emerges as a Promising Non-Invasive Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains one of the most formidable challenges in oncology, notably within Egypt—the nation where it is the leading cause of cancer morbidity...
Undulated-Layer Porphyrin Covalent Organic Frameworks Boost Efficiency in Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
In a groundbreaking advancement in the design of porous materials for catalytic applications, researchers have successfully synthesized a series of novel two-dimensional conjugated covalent organic...
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Use Among Chinese Cancer Patients in Outpatient Care: Key Motivations and Oncologist Communication
In recent years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has continued to play a pivotal role in the treatment landscape for cancer patients across China, integrating centuries-old...
Oxytocin Drives Altruistic Rescue Behavior in Mice
In a groundbreaking study that redefines our understanding of innate social behaviors in rodents, scientists have demonstrated that mice possess the remarkable ability to instinctively...
Psychosocial Struggles in Asian Youth Cancer
In recent years, the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivor population has gained increasing attention within oncological research, particularly due to their unique psychosocial...
New Study Identifies Climate Change as the Primary Threat to Endangered Species
In an alarming development within the conservation biology community, a recent study published in the esteemed journal BioScience has identified climate change as the foremost...
AI Tool Enhances Prediction of Relapse in Pediatric Brain Cancer
Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining the landscape of medical diagnostics, promising unprecedented capabilities in interpreting complex imaging data. A groundbreaking study spearheaded by researchers at...
Nanoscale Ultrafast Magnetic Bit Switching Boosted by Plasmonic Enhancement
In a landmark advancement poised to revolutionize data storage technology, researchers at the Max Born Institute have unveiled a pioneering method to manipulate magnetic bits...
Harvesting Piezoelectric Energy from the Thoracic Vibrations of Freely Flying Bees
Scientists from the Beijing Institute of Technology have made significant strides in energy harvesting technology through the development of a remarkably lightweight piezoelectric energy harvester...
