ERC Advanced Grant for Steffen Grohmann from KIT
The ERC awards the work of Professor Grohmann and his team in its Universe Sciences panel. “I congratulate Professor Steffen Grohmann on this grant. The...
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Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have developed a murine model for a highly progressive disease called “anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis”, providing insights into...
Andy Sode Anker in Forbes’ 30 Under 30
Andy Sode Anker is 29 years old and conducts research in the interface of materials chemistry, machine learning and robotics. He is building what he...
Advancing biodiversity data analysis at B-Cubed’s Hackathon
B-Cubed’s Hackathon – “Hacking Biodiversity Data Cubes for Policy” – concluded successfully on 5 April in Brussels. The event marked a significant milestone in the...
NTU Singapore researchers develop a method to extract useful proteins from beer-brewing leftovers
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have created a method that extracts over 80 per cent of the available protein in grain leftovers...
Genetic underpinnings of environmental stress identified in model plant
Plants can be temperamental. Even weeds along the side of highways or pushing their way up in the cracks of concrete sidewalks can get stressed...
On World Parkinson’s Day, a new theory emerges on the disease’s origins and spread
The nose or the gut? For the past two decades, the scientific community has debated the wellspring of the toxic proteins at the source of...
New project explores warfare in animal societies
A major new research project will investigate how and why groups of animals from the same species fight one another.Credit: Harry Marshall A major new...
Can we crack the code of cartilage?
In our aging society, healing joint problems is becoming increasingly important. To do this, cartilage damage must become repairable. But so far it has proven...
Discovery brings all-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use
The pursuit of greener energy also requires efficient rechargeable batteries to store that energy. While lithium-ion batteries are currently the most widely used, all-solid-state sodium...
Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimize impacts of fishing
Octopuses have been around for hundreds of millions of years, but did you know that most only live for a few years, dying soon after...
Major strides forward: MizzouForward makes new $5 million investment in student success initiatives
In 2021, the University of Missouri launched MizzouForward, the boldest investment in the university’s 185-year history. The goals of the 10-year, $1.5 billion initiative include:Credit:...
Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and cognitive impairment in mouse aging model
“Our data demonstrated, for the first time, the antioxidant activity of geraniol and its function to attenuate brain hippocampus injury induced in vivo by D-galactose.”Credit:...
UT Extension specialist chosen to help support national immunization program
A University of Tennessee Extension specialist has been selected to assist land-grant university teams implementing grants through the Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement...
FAPESP seeks to increase research collaboration with the US Midwest
A delegation of more than 20 researchers from universities and research institutions in the state of São Paulo (Brazil) is participating in a series of...