Infection Study Maps Protein Contact Sites, Shows Influenza Hijacks Paraspeckles
Influenza A virus is infamous for its speed—yet the molecular choreography inside infected cells is still being uncovered. In a new study published in Nature...
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Potassium Approaches Plasmonics’ Low Optical Loss Limit
Potassium is stepping into the spotlight as researchers report a new route toward the elusive low-loss performance limit in plasmonics. In a study published in...
Highly chemoselective access to alkyl-sulfur compounds via N2 extrusion of alkyl hydrazines
Sulfur(VI)-containing functional groups, such as sulfonamides, sulfinates and sulfonyl fluorides, are ubiquitous in pharmaceuticals, where they confer unique physicochemical properties that enhance metabolic stability, solubility...
Bulk Acoustic Resonator with Vertical Electrodes Enables Wideband Filters
A team led by Stettler, Navarro-Gessé, Collado and colleagues has unveiled a new kind of bulk acoustic resonator (BAR) designed specifically to expand the bandwidth...
Microbe Lactic Acid Weakens Interferon by Blocking Antiviral Signaling
A study in Nature Communications reports that lactic acid produced by host cells can blunt the antiviral power of interferons (IFNs), reshaping how innate immune...
Flexible Payments for Environmental Services Boost Cost-Effectiveness in Brazilian Amazon
A new study suggests that tweaking how payments for environmental services (PES) work could make them significantly more cost-effective in the Brazilian Amazon. Researchers report...
Meta-analysis Compares Nasal Interfaces and Face Masks During Preterm Birth Respiratory Support
About 10% of newborns need breathing assistance immediately after birth, and premature infants are among those most likely to require it. In delivery rooms, clinicians...
Age- and sex-dependent retinal degeneration in peripherin-2 mutant mice, a model of central areolar choroidal dystrophy
Missonnier, E., Vidal-Gil, L., Sánchez-Castillo, C. et al. Age- and sex-dependent retinal degeneration in peripherin-2 mutant mice, a model of central areolar choroidal dystrophy. Cell...
Skin-to-skin versus incubator care preserves thermal stability in 22–25 week preemies
In a striking new study, researchers report that keeping extremely preterm newborns warm through early skin-to-skin contact can be as thermally stable as traditional incubator...
Uber and Lyft’s Impact on Jobs, Wages, and Economic Growth
A new study published in Nature Cities suggests that ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are reshaping urban labor markets in ways that go beyond convenience...
Taiwan Develops High-Resolution PM2.5 Model Using Low-Cost Sensors and Satellites
Air pollution forecasts are often limited by an inconvenient reality: fixed air-quality monitoring stations are sparse and unevenly distributed. In many regions, that leaves large...
Blood metabolomics reveals responses to deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease
A new clinical metabolomics study reports how deep brain stimulation (DBS) reshapes circulating blood chemistry in people living with Parkinson’s disease. In a viral-science-news style...
Knitted RFID Yarns Enable Smart Fabrics for Motion Sensing and Identification
A team of researchers has unveiled a path toward truly interactive clothing by knitting radio-frequency identification (RFID) functionality directly into yarn. Instead of treating smart...
Lipid-Shelled Nanobubble Ultrasound Agents: Formulation and Activation Study
Lipid-shelled nanobubbles are emerging as a versatile upgrade to ultrasound contrast, aiming to overcome limits imposed by weak contrast resolution in many clinical scans. While...
Study Finds Falls Risk Perception Influenced by Multiple Factors in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients
A new cross-sectional study published in BMC Geriatrics sheds light on how older adults with hip fractures perceive their risk of falling—and which factors shape...