Putting COVID-19 diagnostic tests to the ‘test’ — how do they hold up?
Credit: Kashif Aziz Khan, York University As SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to mutate, it is important to check the efficacy of current diagnostic tests, say...
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Glycolysis involved in immunosuppression by polyphenol; PCB2DG
Credit: Sachi Tanaka, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Shinshu University Known as the French paradox,...
Lizard legacy sheds new light on web of life
A special issue of Austral Ecology is celebrating the legacy of an internationally renowned ecologist, whose work launched a momentum to ensure the survival of...
Healthcare professional revenue falls nearly 50% across nation during COVID-19 pandemic
Oral surgery and gastroenterology decline the most of specialties studied, per fair health's third COVID-19 report, 'Healthcare professionals and the impact of COVID-19: A comparative...
Antarctic sea-ice models improve for the next IPCC report
Credit: Dave Allen The world of climate modeling is complex, requiring an enormous amount of coordination and collaboration to produce. Models feed on mountains of...
Signatures of fractional electronic charge observed in topological insulators
The recent measurement of fractional charge, appearing in the current issue of the journal Science, stems from the team's theoretical work on crystalline insulators.Credit: Guarav...
Scientists reveal relationship between Dek and Intron retention during muscle stem cells quiescence
Credit: HKUST Muscle stem cells, the reserve stem cell in the skeletal muscles, are responsible for muscle repair after damage. They are the 'regenerative medicine'...
Liquid metals break down organic fuels into ultra-thin graphitic sheets
First synthesis of ultra-thin graphitic materials at room temperature using organic fuelsCredit: UNSW, Sydney For the first time, FLEET researchers at UNSW, Sydney show the...
Bees? Please. These plants are putting ants to work
In a world first, Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers have discovered a plant that has successfully evolved to use ants - as well as native...
Falling clean energy costs can provide opportunity to boost climate action during COVID-19 recovery: UN
184 GW of clean power capacity added in 2019, up 12% from GW added in 2018; New capacity delivered with almost the same investment as...
UC Riverside and Eurosemillas partner to bring the next generation of avocados to market
Eurosemillas will test some of UCR's avocado scion and advanced rootstock selections on other continentsCredit: Stan Lim/UC Riverside UC Riverside has entered into a $2.25...
SLC35B1 as a key modulator of a UDPGA transporter into the endoplasmic reticulum
Researchers from Kanazawa University identify SLC35B1 as the UDP-glucuronic acid transporter into endoplasmic reticulum. This discovery suggests that SLC35B1 is a key modulator of detoxification...
A ‘hole’ lot of sponge! New technique to create super-sponges is a game changer
Scientists have devised new methods for the post-synthetic modification of Metal-Organic Frameworks to produce properties in the material ideal for gas manipulation.Credit: dgist Metal-organic frameworks...
Study discovers BAM15 as a potential treatment for obesity
Drug prevents weight gain, fat buildup, and reduces blood sugarCredit: Graphic by Kathryn Pergola BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - A new study offers the first evidence...
A rare heart bone is discovered in chimpanzees
Credit: Rutland Experts from the University of Nottingham have discovered that some chimpanzees have a bone in their heart, which could be vital in managing...
