Modeling the origins of life: New evidence for an “RNA World”
LA JOLLA (March 4, 2024)—Charles Darwin described evolution as "descent with modification." Genetic information in the form of DNA sequences is copied and passed down...
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An evolutionary mystery 125 million years in the making
Plant genomics has come a long way since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) helped sequence the first plant genome. But engineering the perfect crop is...
RISEnergy: Pushing innovations for climate neutrality
“RISEnergy will create a European ecosystem covering all areas of renewable energy technologies,” says Dr. Olga Sumińska-Ebersoldt, co-coordinator of RISEnergy and researcher at the Helmholtz...
A key to the future of robots could be hiding in liquid crystals
Robots and cameras of the future could be made of liquid crystals, thanks to a new discovery that significantly expands the potential of the chemicals...
Tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion
In the predawn hours of Sept. 5, 2021, engineers achieved a major milestone in the labs of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), when...
26th International Conference of the Redox Medicine Society Set for June 2024 in Paris, France
The Redox Medicine Society (RMS) is pleased to announce the 26th International Conference of the Redox Medicine, taking place from June 27 to June 28,...
NCCN updates treatment recommendations for breast, colorectal, lung, and other cancer types based on emerging evidence
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical...
University of Cincinnati study: Liraglutide safe, effective for weight loss in patients with stable bipolar disorder
A clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers at the Lindner Center of HOPE found a drug was safe and effective for weight loss...
Small and overlooked: Amount of repetitive DNA in blood hints at cancer early
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People with cancer have different amounts of a type of repetitive DNA — called Alu elements — than people without cancer....
The crow’s best friend – Humans
The study found that when humans are suddenly absent from the urban environment, the activity of the crows and ringneck parakeets that “live” in the...
Studies on coffee consumption − New biomarker proposed
In order to record coffee consumption in nutrition and health studies, researchers usually rely on self-reporting by participants. However, this is not always reliable. It...
New AI smartphone tool accurately diagnoses ear infections
A new cellphone app developed by physician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections, or...
Unveiling the future: A comprehensive dive into Web3’s revolutionary ecosystem
Web3, symbolizing the internet's next evolution, embodies a decentralized and user-empowered framework built upon blockchain technology. Researchers has offered an extensive overview of Web3 technology,...
Unraveling the mystery of chiton visual systems
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — You’d probably walk past a chiton without even seeing it. These creatures often look like nothing more than another speck of...
Protein-based microcapsule saves sensors and lives
Aptamers, the nucleic acid-based biosensors with the ability to bind specific proteins or small molecules, offer a way to identify target molecules without the complexity...
