Brazilian researchers develop an optical fiber made of gel derived from marine algae
Edible, biocompatible and biodegradable, these fibers have potential for various medical applications. The results are described in the journal Scientific ...
AsEH enzyme: A new pharmacological target against Alzheimer’s disease
Drugs with neuroprotector effectsCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA A UB study published in the journal Neurotherapeutics has validated a new pharmacological ...
In cell studies, seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in blocking COVID-19 virus
Heparin, a common anitcoagulent, could also form basis of a viral trap for SARS-CoV-2Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute TROY, N.Y. -- ...
Serendipity broadens the scope for making graphite
Credit: Kate Putman Curtin University researchers have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make crystalline graphite, an essential material used ...
Solving the jigsaw puzzle of regional carbon budgets
Credit: ©Science China Press Accurate regional carbon budgets are critical for informing land-based mitigation policy and tracking mitigation progress. For ...
Ocean features and changes in the past are explored to anticipate future climate
A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) provides a detailed description of the climate changes taking place ...
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks
Hollow, flea-sized blocks can be filled with materials that improve healingCredit: Oregon Health & Science University Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have ...
Livestock expansion is a factor in global pandemics
Credit: © Serge Morand/Biological Conservation Research has shown a global increase in the emergence of infectious diseases and epidemics, an ...
Look into the mirror
Credit: IPC PAS, Grzegorz Krzyzewski If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, then thanks to the translucent corneas, ...
Mouse study shows spinal cord injury causes bone marrow failure syndrome
Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio - Research conducted at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...
T cells can shift from helping to harming in atherosclerosis
LJI study brings scientists closer to designing a safe anti-atherosclerosis vaccineCredit: Ley Laboratory, La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA--High ...
Coronavirus makes changes that cause cells not to recognize it
Discovery lays groundwork for designing novel antiviral drugsCredit: UT Health San Antonio With an alarm code, we can enter a ...
Tandem catalytic system efficiently converts carbon dioxide to methanol
Encapsulating multiple molecular catalysts in nanoporous metal-organic frameworks central to efficient transformationCredit: Frank Tsung Chestnut Hill, Mass. (7/24/2020) - Converting ...
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Dolphins choose childhood friends that set them up for success as adultsCredit: Photo by Madison Miketa, PhD, Shark Bay Dolphin ...
Silicon core fishbone waveguide extends frequency comb
Waveguide design lets silicon compete with glass in frequency comb generationCredit: Zhang et al. Frequency combs are becoming one of ...
Different from a computer: Why the brain never processes the same input in the same way
Credit: Stephani/ MPI CBS Rustling leaves, light rain at the window, a quietly ticking clock - muffled sounds, just above ...
UTA-based TMAC receives $3.3 million to help Texas businesses during pandemic
Federal aid will shore up health care supply chainsCredit: UT Arlington TMAC at The University of Texas at Arlington received ...
NASA examines Tropical Storm Gonzalo’s structural changes
Credit: Credit: NASA Worldview Visible and microwave imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite indicated Tropical Storm Gonzalo was slightly less organized ...
NASA finds strength in new Gulf Tropical Depression 8
Credit: NASA/NRL NASA's Aqua satellite used infrared light to identify the strongest storms and coldest cloud top temperatures in Tropical ...
A new approach to aiding black male trauma survivors
Penn Nursing and Drexel study evaluates pathways to psychological help-seeking behaviorCredit: Penn Nursing Stock PHILADELPHIA (July 23, 2020) - Many ...
