How a large protein complex assembles in a cell
Credit: Visualization: Olga V Posukh, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Novosibirsk Cells produce a great number of different protein complexes, each of which is made...
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Ancient DNA sheds light on the peopling of the Mariana Islands
Researchers find that present-day Mariana Islanders' ancestry is linked to the PhilippinesCredit: Hsiao-chun Hung To reach the Mariana Islands in the Western Pacific, humans crossed...
Pandemic and forthcoming stimulus funds could bring climate targets in sight — or not
Credit: ESRIG, University of Groningen. The lockdowns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, in the recovery phase, emissions could...
RedHill’s phase 2/3 COVID-19 study of opaganib passes second DSMB review
Independent DSMB unanimously recommends continuation of the global Phase 2/3 study of orally-administered opaganib in severe COVID-19 based on review of unblinded safety data from...
New flower from 100 million years ago brings fresh holiday beauty to 2020
Credit: George Poinar Jr., OSU CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University researchers have identified a spectacular new genus and species of flower from the mid-Cretaceous...
Study: Bumble bees lacking high-quality habitat have higher pathogen loads
Findings could inform management practices aimed at conserving wild bee populationsCredit: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org Bumble bees found in low-quality landscapes -- characterized by a relative...
Waste to treasure: Crayfish shells to store energy
Credit: LUO Zejun et al. Other than a spicy night snack, the crayfish has been endowed with greater significance. Prof. ZHU Xifeng's team from University...
Review on functional hydrogel coatings
Functions and applications, coating methods and adhesion testsCredit: @Science China Press Life originates from water. Hydrogels--hydrophilic polymer network swelling in water--resembles the original form of...
NTU Singapore scientists invent glue activated by magnetic field
A potential boon to green manufacturing, the new glue saves on energy, time and spaceCredit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore),...
Cornell University to extract energy from manure to meet peak heating demands
University considers proposal to convert cattle manure to methane and use it in combination with geothermal energy to heat the campus all winter.Credit: Nazih Kassem,...
Wi-Fi technology with fiber optic-like performance for Industry 4.0
A UOC team has carried out the first parameterization of a millimeter-band signal propagation model applied to an industrial environmentCredit: Sergio Ruiz (ALBA synchrotron) Despite...
Masks not enough to stop COVID-19’s spread without distancing
Even though common mask materials block most of the droplets that spread the virus, that may not be enough at close distancesCredit: Javed Akhtar WASHINGTON,...
Reliable anti-counterfeit checks under extreme conditions
Novel DeepKey technology uses identification tags that are durable, simple to produce and easy to authenticate with AI algorithm; Suitable for securing medical products, e.g.,...
Graz research group develops health portal of the future
Credit: © Lunghammer - TU Graz Can this digital medium make predictions about the individual information needs of users, recognize their cognitive abilities, and use...
BioAFMviewer software for simulated atomic force microscopy of biomolecules
Credit: Kanazawa University Nowadays nanotechnology allows to observe single proteins at work. Under atomic force microscopy (AFM), e.g., their surface can be rapidly scanned, and...
