Seals stay warm and hydrated in the arctic with larger, more convoluted nasal passages
Arctic seals have evolved many adaptations to cope with their frosty environment—one that you might not immediately think of is the bones in their nasal...
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Three novel inorganic clusters accelerate ‘one of the most important’ chemical reactions
Perfume, rubbing alcohol, a cholesterol medication and even biological processes all depend on a chemical process called the aldol reaction. The reaction primarily combines compounds...
People, not the climate, caused the decline of the giant mammals
About 100,000 years ago, the first modern humans migrated out of Africa in large numbers. They were eminent at adapting to new habitats, and they...
Unlocking the human genome: Innovative machine learning tool predicts functional consequences of genetic variants
New York, NY —In a novel study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai introduced LoGoFunc, an advanced computational tool that predicts...
A new catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new...
What do Gifted dogs have in common?
All dog owners think that their pup is special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are…even more special! They have a talent for...
Spinal cord stimulation reduces pain, improves balance in people with lower limb amputation
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2023 – Spinal cord stimulation can elicit sensation in the missing foot and alleviate phantom limb pain in people with lower limb...
Unravelling the association between neonatal proteins and adult health
Research led by Professor John McGrath from the University of Queensland found that the concentration of the C4 protein, an important part of the immune...
Gayle Benson makes historic donation for new home for Ochsner Children’s Hospital
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs....
Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support
The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access...
3G microbial cell factories: achieving sustainable goals with engineered microorganisms
Fossil fuels are at the heart of most human activities, contributing to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions and the ever-rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels....
Making probiotics more widely applicable through ‘CRISPR’ engineering
Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics—live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota. When consumed in appropriate amounts, probiotics can promote...
Decoding the ‘chassis effect”: host physiology emerges as key predictor
Synthetic biology is a growing discipline of science that involves redesigning naturally occurring organisms to express new, useful attributes. These engineered organisms can be used...
Virginia Tech researcher probes the potential for preventing and reversing age-related memory loss
About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and...
The A+ team tackles AI and quantum computing hardware
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Superconducting technologies are the lifeblood of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in its ongoing mission to...
