Key regulator of COVID viral receptor may be new drug target
Entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into human tissues depends on the activity of a host gene that regulates production of a key viral receptor, according...
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Study develops primer scheme for human monkeypox virus that can be plugged into currently existing amplicon-based sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure
Study develops primer scheme for human monkeypox virus that can be plugged into currently existing amplicon-based sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure; this approach has enabled public...
Russian physicists developed the fastest algorithm for the simulation motion of microparticles in a plasma flow
Understanding the mechanisms of interaction between plasma and microparticles is of a critical importance in various fields, including astrophysics, microelectronics, and plasma medicine. A common...
How seeing corpses reduces the lifespan of flies
Researchers led by Christi Gendron at the University of Michigan, US, have found the link between death perception and reduced aging in flies. Their new...
Men and women with migraine both carry an increased risk of ischemic stroke
Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk...
Experts hail 3D audio plug-in VIRTUOSO developed by a Huddersfield academic ‘a game-changer’
Sound engineers can now experience truly immersive 3D audio without the use of loudspeakers but instead through their headphones following a series of cutting-edge research...
Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
LOS ANGELES -- A new study from Keck Medicine of USC has uncovered significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of peripheral artery...
A new magnetizable shape memory alloy with low energy loss, even at low temperatures
Shape memory alloys (SMA) remember their original shape and return to it after being heated. Similar to how a liquid transforms into a gas when...
“Two peas in a pod?” Molding two-dimensional organic molecule crystals
Recently, a group of illegal counterfeiters was apprehended for producing around 400 fake luxury jewelry items using molds. They were able to create hundreds of...
WVU researchers look at burnout among community faith leaders
Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according...
Seed planted in neurotrauma research consortium hoping to harvest multimillion-dollar grants
No two brain injuries are alike.Credit: Virginia Tech No two brain injuries are alike. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can vary significantly in nature, severity, and...
Using emoji to measure health
RIVERSIDE, Calif.-- Most of us now use emoji to convey feelings or thoughts, a practice that has become ubiquitous along with the use of smartphones....
Microplastics stick around in human airways
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 – Research shows humans might inhale about 16.2 bits of microplastic every hour, which is equivalent to a credit card over...
FSU researchers: Hotter sand from microplastics could affect sea turtle development
New research from Florida State University published in Frontiers in Marine Science found that extreme concentrations of microplastics could increase the temperature of beach sand enough to...
For the successful diffusion of energy innovations, the support of the whole ecosystem is needed
Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) are often considered disruptive innovations as they transform current market structures that prioritise state-owned, fossil fuel-based energy giants. According to Oskar...
