“Unheard of in structural biology”: New enzyme models reveal disease insights
LA JOLLA, CA—When nucleic acids like DNA or RNA build up in a cell’s cytoplasm, it sets off an alarm call for the immune system....
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Innovative molecular biology technique allows for discovery of novel targets for candidate vaccines against schistosomiasis
Researchers in Brazil have used an innovative technique in molecular biology to identify targets for candidate vaccines against Schistosoma mansoni, the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.Credit: Butantan...
Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood
Adolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the open-access journal...
Unlocking membrane-based He/H₂ separation with AI
Technological advancement and data proliferation have deemed artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation as growth opportunity to the development of breakthrough materials for special applications, especially in...
Dogs provide new insights into aging and cognition
The quest to understand intelligence and unravel the workings of the mind has always been considered the holy grail of natural sciences. While we're still...
Electron-ion collider set to begin long-lead procurements
UPTON, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary for Science and Innovation has approved Critical Decision 3A (CD-3A) for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a...
Landmark advances in employment reframe the outlook for people with disabilities in post-pandemic era
East Hanover, NJ – April 2, 2024 – A recent commentary published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine highlights the unprecedented upward trend in...
These plants evolved in Florida millions of years ago. They may be gone in decades.
Scrub mints are among the most endangered plants you’ve probably never heard of. More than half of the 24 species currently known to exist are...
Dr. Arati Dasgupta honored by the Nuclear and Plasma Science Society
WASHINGTON – U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plasma physicist, Arati Dasgupta, Ph.D., head, Radiation Hydrodynamics Branch, Plasma Physics Division, receives the 2024 IEEE Plasma Science and Applications...
Hannover Messe: Elastocaloric cooling – Refrigerator cools by flexing artificial muscles
There is room for just one small bottle in the world’s first refrigerator that is cooled with artificial muscles made of nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy....
Wound treatment gel fights the battle against antibacterial resistance
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 – Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful for their abilities...
The 2024 Career Optimism Index® study highlights shift from the great resignation to a great talent stagnation – and how employers can break through
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100 kilometers of quantum-encrypted transfer
Researchers at DTU have successfully distributed a quantum-secure key using a method called Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution (CV QKD). The researchers have managed to...
Noted UCLA neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl wins 2024 John Dystel Prize for multiple sclerosis research
– Rhonda Voskuhl, M.D., an internationally recognized neurologist and investigator at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the winner of the 2024 John Dystel...
From lab to legislation: How research shapes health policies in Latin America
A study reveals significant insights into the influence of health education and literacy research on policy-making across Latin America and the Caribbean. Spearheaded by a...
