SARS-CoV-2 jumped from bats to humans without much change
Credit: MacLean OA, et al. (2021), Natural selection in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in bats created a generalist virus and highly capable human pathogen. PLoS...
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Traces of Earth’s early magma ocean identified in Greenland rocks
Credit: Hanika Rizo New research led by the University of Cambridge has found rare evidence - preserved in the chemistry of ancient rocks from Greenland...
Zealandia Switch may be the missing link in understanding ice age climates
Credit: Photo courtesy of Aaron Putnam Orono, Maine -- The origins of ice age climate changes may lie in the Southern Hemisphere, where interactions among...
Immuno-PET can give physicians early insight into tumor response to targeted therapy
Credit: Image created by Patricia Pereira, PhD, Research Associate at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Reston, VA--Immuno-positron emission tomography (PET) imaging can provide early insight...
CT colonography most effective noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test
Compared with multi-target stool-DNA and fecal immunochemical test, CT colonography with 10 mm threshold most effectively targets advanced neoplasia--preserving detection while decreasing unnecessary colonoscopiesCredit: American...
Use of perovskite will be a key feature of the next generation of electronic appliances
Nanomaterials of perovskite dispersed in hexane and irradiated by laser; light emission by these materials is intense thanks to resistance to surface defectsCredit: Luiz Gustavo...
How to spot deepfakes? Look at light reflection in the eyes
University at Buffalo deepfake spotting tool proves 94% effective with portrait-like photos, according to studyCredit: Credit: www.thispersondoesnotexist.com and the University at Buffalo. BUFFALO, N.Y. -...
A computational guide to lead cells down desired differentiation paths
A novel computer-guided design tool predicts combinations of transcription factors for more effective engineering of cell types with potential use in cell therapies and tissue...
Structural adhesives inspired by mussels
Professor receives NSF CAREER Award for structural engineering researchCredit: Photos courtesy of Jovan Tatar A University of Delaware professor is drawing inspiration from shellfish to...
A general influenza vaccine
Credit: Dennis Horvath, University of Konstanz One shot, protected forever: This would be a dream come true regarding influenza vaccinations. So far, vaccination against influenza...
Tiny bubbles making large impact on medical ultrasound imaging
New research demonstrates ability to manipulate nanobubble size, acoustic resonance and, ultimately, ultrasound effectivenessCredit: Amin Jafari Sojahrood and Al C. de Leon If you were...
Astronomers detect a black hole on the move
Astronomers have detected a moving supermassive black holeCredit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). Scientists have long theorized that supermassive black holes can wander through space--but...
Study uncovers clues to COVID-19 using imaging
A global, multicenter study, led by UC, finds correlation between the severity of COVID-19 in the lungs and brain using CT/MRI scansCredit: University of Cincinnati...
A joint effort to improve shoulder surgery
A Pitt bioengineer and orthopaedic surgeon develop a quantitative, individualized approach for capsule surgery following shoulder dislocationCredit: University of Pittsburgh/Richard Debski PITTSBURGH (Mar. 10, 2021)...
Artificial intelligence calculates suicide attempt risk
Credit: Vanderbilt University Medical Center A machine learning algorithm that predicts suicide attempt recently underwent a prospective trial at the institution where it was developed,...
