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The cover of this week’s edition of Nature, with the eye-catching title “Matters of the heart”, features a basic research study carried out exclusively by...

Advanced microscopes help scientists understand how cells break down proteins

Proteins are the building blocks of all living things. A vast amount research takes place on how these proteins are made and what they do,...

Shape-morphing microrobots deliver drugs to cancer cells (video)

Chemotherapy successfully treats many forms of cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on the rest of the body. Delivering drugs directly to cancer...

New technique improves conversion of carbon dioxide into liquid fuels

– By Rachel BerkowitzCredit: Credit Berkeley Lab – By Rachel Berkowitz Carbon dioxide (CO2), a product of burning fossil fuels and the most prevalent greenhouse...

Atherosclerotic traits referred to as arterial stiffness seem to independently cause elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents and young adults.

Arterial stiffness in adolescence may potentially cause hypertension and obesity in young adulthood

Arterial stiffness is a novel risk factor to be targeted for preventing and treating hypertension and obesity from a young age, a new study published...

FDA approves focused ultrasound for common Parkinson's symptoms

FDA approves high-tech sound wave surgery for common Parkinson’s symptoms

The federal Food and Drug Administration has approved an incisionless form of brain surgery to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease after successful testing at the University...

There may be more bird species in the tropics than we know

Ithaca, NY—Study of a perky little bird suggests there may be far more avian species in the tropics than those identified so far. After a genetic...

Staying green: Genes responsible for leaf browning after pesticide treatment identified

Sorghum, an underrated ancient grain, is slowly becoming well known as a superfood due to its nutrient-dense and gluten-free nature. Sorghum syrup is widely used...

Machine learning IDs mammal species with the potential to spread SARS-CoV-2

Back and forth transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between people and other mammals increases the risk of new variants and threatens efforts to control COVID-19. A new...

`Oh, snap!’ A record-breaking motion at our fingertips

The snapping of a finger was first depicted in ancient Greek art around 300 B.C. Today, that same snap initiates evil forces for the villain...

Woodland and hedgerow creation can play crucial role in action to reverse declines in pollinators

The largest survey of pollinator abundance in Wales has found that woodland and hedgerow creation can play a crucial role in action to reverse declines...

UTSW study finds Hispanic people receive lower-quality thrombectomies than white people

A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients.Credit:...

Press tips for the 74th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics

Nearly 2,500 scientists and engineers will present new research on the physics of fluids at the 74th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics.Credit: Credit: Patrick...

Life experience shapes dogs’ interaction with humans

It’s an everyday scene. Pooch wants a tasty-looking piece of cake that’s sitting on the table. What does he do? He gazes longingly at the...

Game theory and economics show how to steer evolution in a better direction