Scientists unravel the mystery of genes that are key to brain development
Scientists are starting to understand the precise workings of a type of gene that, unlike other genes, does not code for proteins – the building...
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Off-season cattle grazing to help control fire danger from invasive cheatgrass
RENO, Nevada – Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain...
Aging-US | WRNing for the right DNA repair pathway choice
BUFFALO, NY- June 16, 2022 – A new editorial paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 14, Issue 11, entitled, “WRNing for the right DNA...
UCI-led study links repeated hurricane exposure to adverse psychological symptoms
Irvine, Calif., June 16, 2022 – Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated...
AI-based image analysis automatically detects serious heart condition
WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) method that can automatically detect plaque erosion in the heart’s arteries using optical coherence tomography...
Molecular 3D-maps unlock new ways of studying human reproduction
Scientists have identified the biochemical signals that control the emergence of the body pattern in the primate embryo. This will guide work to understand birth...
New strain of extensively drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae detected in Austria
Given that there is no vaccine available against gonorrhoea, diagnosing this sexually transmitted infection early, treating it effectively and notifying sexual partners are cornerstones of...
“Volcano-shaped” trend enables rational design of polysulfide catalysts in lithium–sulfur batteries
A joint research team led by Prof. ZHANG Huigang from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Dr....
Researchers reconstruct the genome of centuries-old E. coli using fragments extracted from an Italian mummy
Hamilton, ON, June 16, 2022 – An international team led by researchers at McMaster University, working in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has identified...
Chemists created a sensor that accurately detects the pH saliva of human
Chemists at the Ural Federal University have created a sensor for determining the human saliva pH. This is a fluorophore with strong and stable emission,...
New method helps exfoliate hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets
Chinese researchers recently reported an innovative mechanical process for controllably exfoliating hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (h-BNNSs). This method, known as the "water-icing triggered exfoliation process,"...
Move over muscles, it’s time for tendons to be in the spotlight
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU),Scripps Research, and others found that tendons, not muscles, are the crucial site where increased expression of a...
Incubation period for monkeypox: Estimates from the Netherlands
During the currently evolving outbreak of monkeypox cases worldwide, 31 cases have been confirmed in the Netherlands up to 31 May 2022. Efforts to stop...
Insilico Medicine appoints Dr. Feng Ren as co-CEO
June 16th, 2022, Thursday (9.00AM EST), New York – Insilico Medicine, a global clinical-stage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced the...
Chinese Medical Journal Review shines a light on the overlooked virus, hepatitis D
Viral hepatitis is a serious health condition that affects the liver. While hepatitis B and C viruses are commonly targeted by public health measures aiming...
