New Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe, researchers say.Credit: Prof Anna E....
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“Superarthropods”: New publication unravels the impact of the widespread use of insecticides for malaria control
Several diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, or even parasites. Sometimes, these microorganisms cannot infect humans (or other animals) by themselves, so they rely on...
“Spider-like” mitochondrial structure initiates cell-wide stress response
LA JOLLA, CA—Often referred to as the “powerhouses of the cell,” mitochondria are well known for their role as energy suppliers, but these organelles are...
Tiny, flexible spinal probe system could lead to better therapies
HOUSTON – (Aug.7, 2023) – The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges posed by its mobility and...
Automated medical imaging framework revolutionizes schistosomiasis diagnosis
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease affecting millions worldwide, poses a significant public health and economic burden, particularly in impoverished regions. To combat this disease and achieve...
Dogs with less complex facial markings found to be more expressive in their communication with humans
WASHINGTON (August 7, 2023) – The domestication of canines and their co-evolution with humans has fostered an incredibly unique relationship with these animals. Over time, our...
Human antibody that targets carfentanil, fentanyl and related opioids reverses overdose effects in preclinical study
LA JOLLA, CA—An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose...
Game-changing potential for drug testing and cardiovascular disease treatments – Tiny Heart Model Carries Massive Implications
A remarkable breakthrough, a collaborative team of researchers, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tissue...
Fanning the flames
As Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact large swaths of the United States, resulting in poor air quality and negative health outcomes for millions of...
Self-supervised AI learns physics to reconstruct microscopic images from holograms
Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have unveiled an artificial intelligence-based model for computational imaging and microscopy without training with experimental objects or...
Stealth swimmers: The fish that hide behind others to hunt
An experiment on coral reefs provides the first evidence that predators use other animals for motion camouflage to approach their prey without detection.Credit: Sam Matchette...
Effective medications for opioid use disorder rarely used
Most individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder are not on recommended medications and even fewer remain in care, according to a research letter published today...
Despite their generally negative connotation, parasites can have a positive effect on biodiversity and a crucial role in maintaining it
A new study sheds a positive light on a biological stigma:Credit: Enav Marcus A new study sheds a positive light on a biological stigma: Despite...
Adapting to water temperature changes: the smart “coat” of Yangtze finless porpoise
Cetaceans, including dolphins and whales, spend their entire lives in the water. Unlike terrestrial animals, they face greater challenges in regulating their body temperature because...
Extracting blood-induced color changes on the face for non-contact heart rate estimation
Heart rate (HR) estimation is an essential component of health monitoring, and provides useful insights regarding the physiological and emotional state of humans. In the...
