Retrained generic antibodies can recognize SARS-CoV-2
Credit: UIC The SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus behind the current pandemic, infects humans by binding its surface-exposed spike proteins to ACE2 receptors exposed on the...
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First images of muon beams
The quality of muon beams can now be assessed thanks to a new technique that has produced the first known images of these high-energy particles.Credit:...
Neurons: ‘String of lights’ indicates excitation propagation
Method developed further at the University of Bonn makes it possible to watch nerve cells at workCredit: © Milan Pabst A type of novel molecular...
New research investigates relationship between health literacy and self-care
Credit: Destinys Agent It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies have shown that a large...
Blink! The link between aerobic fitness and cognition
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find that spontaneous eye blink activity explains the link between physical activity and cognitive functionCredit: University of Tsukuba Tsukuba,...
On the dot: Novel quantum sensor provides new approach to early diagnosis via imaging
Scientists develop new quantum sensor that allows detection of 'oxidative stress' in organs during MRI scans, opening doors to early diagnosis of serious illnessesCredit: National...
Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example of...
Load-reducing backpack powers electronics by harvesting energy from walking
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07498 Hikers, soldiers and school children all know the burden of a heavy backpack. But now, researchers have...
Standard water treatment technique removes and inactivates an enveloped virus
Credit: Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology 2021, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07697 Enveloped viruses have been detected in raw sewage and sludge, but scientists still don't fully...
Study finds childhood diet has lifelong impact
Effects of unhealthy food followed young mice into adulthoodCredit: UCR Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life,...
Potentially toxic plankton algae may play a crucial role in the future Arctic
Plankton algae that supplement photosynthesis by eating other algae and bacteria may play a crucial role in the future ArcticCredit: Photo: Lars Chresten Lund Hansen...
Experts ‘scan horizon’ to help prepare governments for next major biosecurity threat
Credit: Centre for Existential Risk, Cambridge University During the summer of 2019, a global team of experts put their heads together to define the key...
$1 million gift from pool industry pioneer establishes MCG’s newest endowed chair
Credit: File photo AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb.3, 2021) - A $1 million gift from the estate of a pool industry pioneer has established the newest endowed...
More mammals are being struck by aircraft each year
Credit: Samantha Ball Investigators have published a global review of mammal strikes with aircraft, noting that events have been increasing by up to 68% annually....
Some food contamination starts in the soil
Credit: Matt Limmer When most people hear "food contamination," they think of bacteria present on unwashed fruits or vegetables, or undercooked meat. However, there are...
