Scripps Research scientists map key protein structure of Hepatitis C virus
LA JOLLA, CA—A team led by scientists at Scripps Research and the University of Amsterdam has achieved an important goal in virology: mapping, at high...
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World’s largest no-fishing zone benefits fish and fishermen
A study published in the journal Science shows for the first time that carefully placed no-fishing zones can help to restore tunas and other large,...
Tapping hidden visual information: An all-in-one detector for thousands of colours
Spectrometers are widely used throughout industry and research to detect and analyse light. Spectrometers measure the spectrum of light – its strength at different wavelengths,...
A ‘door’ into the mitochondrial membrane
Mitochondria — the organelles responsible for energy production in human cells — were once free-living organisms that found their way into early eukaryotic cells over a...
Monkeypox: High vaccine acceptance among users of European gay-dating apps
The ongoing global monkeypox outbreak is mainly affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in countries where the virus has...
Chimpanzees synchronise their steps just like humans
A new study by researchers at the University of St Andrews and the Central European University in Vienna has revealed that chimpanzees share a human tendency...
New genetic research by UMass Amherst advances understanding of internal mechanisms of biological clocks
University of Massachusetts Amherst research into genetic mutations that affect circadian rhythms offers new insight into the rest-wake cycle and provides a new model for...
Louisiana State University biologist applies AI to build a world plant life cycle timing database
The timing of when plants flower, fruit and reach other stages in their life cycle, impacts ecosystems around the planet. From better predicting when agricultural...
Argonne lays the groundwork for its next-generation supercomputer
Paving the way to a brand-new class of computers that will drive unprecedented innovation and scientific breakthroughs.Credit: (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) Paving the way...
IVI launches Global Advisory Group of Experts chaired by Dr. Deborah Birx
October 20, 2022, SEOUL, Republic of Korea — The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), an international organization with a mission to discover, develop, and deliver safe,...
Henry Ford Hospital earns prestigious recognition from National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer
DETROIT (Oct. 20, 2022) – Henry Ford Hospital has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), which was developed...
Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress
Stem cell-derived neurons from combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) react differently to a stress hormone than those from veterans without PTSD, a finding...
Got junk food on the brain? These cells may be to blame
A region of the brain called the amygdala is responsible for powerful emotions like fear. Now, researchers have found the amygdala may also be to...
MIT engineers develop sensors for face masks that help gauge fit
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, but a mask’s effectiveness depends on how well it...
Research co-led by CityU develops a high-resolution, wearable electrotactile rendering device that virtualizes the sense of touch
A collaborative research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed a wearable tactile rendering system, which can mimic the sensation of...