High expression of cell death genes associated with early death from lung cancer
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University Patients with a high number of genes most associated with pathways that lead to cell death in lung cancer are...
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New ‘quantum’ approach helps solve an old problem in materials science
Scientists develop a framework based on quantum calculations to solve a long-standing problem in materials scienceCredit: Ryo Maezono from JAIST Ishikawa, Japan - One of...
EMS workers 3 times more likely to experience mental health issues
Credit: Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Syracuse, N.Y. - Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health...
Development of source technology for the use of wearable devices without recharging
A sponge-type scaffold has been developed through a process involving melting sugar; as it also overcomes performance loss issues, this technology is expected to increase...
POLST and other advance medical planning should not be a one-time conversation
IU and Regenstrief studies find mismatch between recorded and current treatment preferencesCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -- The high incidence of COVID-19 and resulting sudden changes...
What are forever chemicals, and do they last forever? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 -- Forever chemicals are known for being water-, heat- and oil-resistant, which makes them useful in...
Deep dive into key COVID-19 protein is a step toward new drugs, vaccines
Credit: OSU College of Science CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have taken a key step toward new drugs...
DNA methylation from bacteria & mircobiome using nanopore technology discovered
Credit: Mount Sinai Health System Journal Name: Nature Methods Title of the Article: Discovering multiple types of DNA methylation from individual bacteria and microbiome using...
Science snapshots from Berkeley Lab — April 1, 2021
X-rays accelerate battery R&D; infrared microscopy goes off grid; substrates support 2D techCredit: Jacqueline Orrell/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory X-Ray Experiments, Machine Learning Could Trim Years...
See further: Scientists achieve single-photon imaging over 200km
Credit: LI Zhengping et al. A research team led by Professor PAN Jianwei and Professor XU Feihu from University of Science and Technology of China...
Distinct Parkinson’s disease symptoms tied to different brain pathways
Identification of neural circuits clarifies motor vs. cognitive symptoms, aiding efforts to improve treatmentsCredit: Lim Lab, UC San Diego Parkinson's disease (PD) is well known...
Scientists scour genes of 53,000+ people to better battle dangerous diseases
Credit: UVA Health A new analysis of the entire genetic makeup of more than 53,000 people offers a bonanza of valuable insights into heart, lung,...
Rise of oxygen on Earth: Initial estimates off by 100 million years
Permanent oxygenation occurred much later than previously thoughtCredit: Andrey Bekker/UCR New research shows the permanent rise of oxygen in our atmosphere, which set the stage...
Paleopharmaceuticals from Baltic amber might fight drug-resistant infections
Credit: Connor McDermott WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 -- For centuries, people in Baltic nations have used ancient amber for medicinal purposes. Even today, infants are...
Making cleaner, greener plastics from waste fish parts
Credit: Mikhailey Wheeler WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 -- Polyurethanes, a type of plastic, are nearly everywhere -- in shoes, clothes, refrigerators and construction materials. But...
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