Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
NIH study provides insight into one mechanism underlying the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autismCredit: Image courtesy of Roche Lab/NINDS. A new...
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New supramolecular copolymers driven by self-sorting of molecules
Credit: Shiki Yagai Researchers in Japan have succeeded in creating a new type of helicoidal supramolecular polymer. The process and mechanism of the generation of...
Representation of driving behavior as a statistical model
To accurately measure the effectiveness of traffic safety management technologyCredit: COPYRIGHT (C) TOYOHASHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Overview: A joint research team from...
Advanced liver disease patients and transplant recipients need specific care during COVID-19
EASL and ESCMID have issued a Position Paper, providing recommendations for clinicians caring for patients with liver diseases during the current pandemicCredit: JHEP Reports 2...
Robo-turtles in fish farms reduce fish stress
Underwater surveillance never looked this cuteCredit: Maarja Kruusmaa A sea cage can hold up to 200000 farmed salmon. If the cage sustains damage, such as...
For stroke survivors, light physical activity linked to better daily function
Credit: Photo courtesy Neha Gothe CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers used accelerometers to measure daily physical activity in 30 stroke survivors for a week, assessing how...
Does relativity lie at the source of quantum exoticism?
Credit: Source: FUW Since its beginnings, quantum mechanics hasn't ceased to amaze us with its peculiarity, so difficult to understand. Why does one particle seem...
Repair instead of renew: Damaged powerhouses of cells have their own ‘workshop mode’
Credit: Alexandra Kukat If the energy supply of a cell is disturbed by damage, it can protect itself from functional losses and repair itself in...
UIC clinical trials investigate COVID-19 treatments
Trials study Ebola, rheumatoid arthritis drugs in hospitalized patientsCredit: UIC The University of Illinois at Chicago is participating in two clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments....
Our oceans are suffering, but we can rebuild marine life
Credit: Manu San Felix, National Geographic It's not too late to rescue global marine life, according to a study outlining the steps needed for marine...
Penn State engineer developing device that may be able to test for COVID-19
Credit: Gihoon Choi, Penn State A point-of-care testing device that may help diagnose the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is under development by Weihua Guan, assistant...
Fourth new pterosaur discovery in matter of weeks
Credit: Megan Jacobs, Baylor University, Texas You wait ages for a pterosaur and then four come along at once. Hot on the heels of a...
Pollen measurement system developed at TU Graz analyses fast, cheaply and automatically
Credit: © Nam Cao Pollen: essential for the pollination of many plants, but the bane of allergy sufferers. Pollen warning services provide information about daily...
Wits researchers unravel the mystery of non-cotectic magmatic rocks
Research answers question on how some magmatic rocks contain random proportions of minerals than what is expected for rocks of their type.Credit: Wits University Researchers...
Climate-related disasters increase risks of conflict in vulnerable countries
Aust-German research shows opportunity triggered armed violenceCredit: InsideClimate News Researchers have found strong evidence that the risk for armed conflict is higher after a climate-related...
