The pedigree of brain cells
The superior colliculus in the mammalian brain takes on many important tasks by making sense of our environment. Any mistakes during the development of this...
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New embryo-like model simulates early human blood production
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new embryo-like model derived from adult cells that replicates key features of early human development, including the generation of blood cells.Credit:...
Discovery of magnetic liquid crystal
Liquid crystal is a state of matter that exhibits properties of both liquid and solid. It can flow like a liquid, while its constituent molecules...
Cell types in the eye have ancient evolutionary origins
Karthik Shekhar and his colleagues raised a few eyebrows as they collected cow and pig eyes from Boston butchers, but those eyes — eventually from...
Machine learning sees into the future to prevent sight loss in humans
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) develop models based on machine learning that predict long-term visual acuity in patients with high myopia, one...
Applications of lasers: A promising route towards low-cost fabrication of high-efficiency full-color micro-LED displays
A new publication from Opto-Electronic Science; DOI 10.29026/oes.2023.230028 discusses the application of lasers in the fabrication of high-efficiency full-color micro-LED displays.Credit: OES A new publication from Opto-Electronic...
Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor
Hard-to-detect colorectal pre-cancerous lesions known as serrated polyps, and the aggressive tumors that develop from them, depend heavily on the ramped-up production of cholesterol, according...
Wildfires also impact aquatic ecosystems
In devasting cases dotting the globe in recent years, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires. Climate...
National cardiogenic shock initiative study results show significant increase in heart attack survival
DETROIT (December 13, 2023) – Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock...
Towards next-generation nanocatalysts to revolutionize active electron transfer
Ishikawa, Japan -- Various molecular systems have been developed by researchers for photoinduced (i.e., light-driven) electron transfer, including supramolecules, hybrid materials, and organic polymeric systems....
Extracting uranium from seawater as another source of nuclear fuel
Oceans cover most of Earth’s surface and support a staggering number of lifeforms, but they’re also home to a dilute population of uranium ions. And...
TTUHSC researcher to study new pathway to inhibit protein found in many cancers
With an estimated 1.9 million new cases and more than 600,000 deaths each year, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the U.S.,...
The shape of dogs’ heads affects their sleep
Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. In the USA and in Hungary, the French Bulldog is currently the most common breed. However,...
Potential of forsythiae fructus in mitigating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal inflammation and nausea
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are among the most prevalent and distressing side effects faced by patients undergoing antineoplastic treatments. This condition can lead to...
New study identifies the best areas for rewilding European bison
At the end of the last ice age, large herds of bison roamed across Europe. But by 1927, the European bison became extinct in the...
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