Gene editing precisely repairs immune cells
Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects can be corrected, thus normalizing...
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A sleeker facial recognition technology tested on Michelangelo’s David
Many people are familiar with facial recognition systems that unlock smartphones and game systems or allow access to our bank accounts online. But the current...
Scientists see an ultra-fast movement on surface of HIV virus
DURHAM, N.C. – As the HIV virus glides up outside a human cell to dock and possibly inject its deadly cargo of genetic code, there’s...
nTIDE January 2024 Jobs Report: Despite minor shifts, employment for people with disabilities remains near historic highs
East Hanover, NJ – February 2, 2024 – Labor market indicators showed slight declines over the last two months for both people with and without...
Rare 3D fossils show that some early trees had forms unlike any you’ve ever seen
In the fossil record, trees typically are preserved with only their trunks. They don’t usually include any leaves to show what their canopies and overall...
A physical qubit with built-in error correction
There has been significant progress in the field of quantum computing. Big global players, such as Google and IBM, are already offering cloud-based quantum computing...
Biodegradable sensor monitors levels of pesticides via direct contact with surface of fruit and vegetables
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be...
Paper: Multistate foodborne illness outbreaks impact restaurant stock price, public perception
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As demand for food from restaurants soars in the U.S., so does the importance in understanding the impacts of foodborne illness outbreaks....
A new kink in proton spectrum will enhance our knowledge of cosmic ray origin
The GRAPES-3 experiment in Ooty, India, operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has discovered a new feature in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum at...
Advancing clean energy: bifunctional electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production via overall hydrazine splitting
Hydrogen is widely recognized as a promising clean energy source, primarily attributed to its high energy density and the absence of carbon emissions during its...
HMSOM researchers: Data shows clinical trials becoming more inclusive
Clinical trials and medical research have been historically lacking in diversity among all groups.Credit: Hackensack Meridian Health Clinical trials and medical research have been historically...
Scientists successfully simulate protein complex that initiates fertilization
Who hasn't seen it before: the view through the microscope in which a sperm penetrates an egg cell and fertilises it. This fundamental step in...
Clinique partners with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center
New York, NY (February 2, 2024) – Clinique and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai today announced a philanthropic partnership to establish the Mount...
Strategies for enhancing the performance of nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO2 to CO
Electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered as an effective strategy for mitigating the energy crisis and the greenhouse effect. Among the multiple reduction...
Brexit-induced spatial restrictions reveal alarming increase of fishing fleet’s carbon footprint
In a study published today in Marine Policy, researchers have unveiled striking evidence that fisheries management decisions such as spatial fisheries restrictions can increase greenhouse...
