Nematode proteins shed light on infertility
We have two copies of each chromosome in every cell in our bodies except in our reproductive cells. Sperm and ...
Boosting solar cell performance with a transparent spectral converter
Over the past decade, photovoltaic cells (PCs) have garnered much attention worldwide as promising sources of renewable energy. However, PCs ...
Henry Ford Health cardiologists publish case series study on heart valve procedure
DETROIT (January 3, 2024) – Findings from a published case series research letter by the Henry Ford Health Structural Heart ...
How does corrosion happen? New research examines process on atomic level
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine’s performance. ...
Virginia Tech researchers awarded nearly $2 million to explore new treatment for Type 2 diabetes and obesity
A team of Virginia Tech researchers was awarded nearly $2 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...
Magnetic fields in the Cosmos: dark matter could help us discover their origin
The mini-halos of dark matter scattered throughout the Cosmos could function as highly sensitive probes of primordial magnetic fields. This ...
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
An atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells also ...
UH optometrist receives $1.4 million to map the cornea
Consider the cornea if you will – and most people won’t unless they’re having a problem. It is the transparent ...
Some sea cucumbers like it hot
Hydrothermal vents are an unlikely environment for animals to flourish, characterized by rapid changes in temperature and a challenging chemistry: acidic ...
Novel genetic priority score unveiled to enhance target prioritization in drug development
New York, NY —Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School ...
Microbial awakening restructures high-latitude food webs as permafrost thaws
Alaska is on the front lines of climate change, experiencing some of the fastest rates of warming of any place ...
New research shows “Juvenile T. rex” fossils are a distinct species of small tyrannosaur
A new analysis of fossils believed to be juveniles of T. rex now shows they were adults of a small ...
Age-related alterations in the oscillatory dynamics serving verbal working memory processing
“ we discuss the implications of these novel findings on our understanding of how healthy aging affects verbal working memory ...
New method illuminates druggable sites on proteins
LA JOLLA, CA—Identifying new ways to target proteins involved in human diseases is a priority for many researchers around the ...
Aptamers: lifesavers; ion shields: aptamer guardians
Aptamers, nucleic acids capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention ...
Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories
In a world grappling with the complexities of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, new research from Boston ...
Evolution might stop humans from solving climate change, says new study
Central features of human evolution may stop our species from resolving global environmental problems like climate change, says a new ...
Demystifying a key receptor in substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders
New York, NY (January 2, 2024)—Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered insights into the ...
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems
Throughout the day and night, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pulses through small fluid-filled channels surrounding blood vessels in the brain, called ...
Designing the ‘perfect’ meal to feed long-term space travelers
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies ...