Tracking adeno-associated virus capsid evolution
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 18, 2020--Researchers have used high-throughput screening of adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector capsid libraries to maximize...
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Shedding light on optimal materials for harvesting sunlight underwater
Credit: Allison Kalpakci There may be many overlooked organic and inorganic materials that could be used to harness sunlight underwater and efficiently power autonomous submersible...
JNCCN: How to manage cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance share lessons learned from early experiences treating people with cancer during COVID-19 outbreak via free online article in JNCCN--Journal...
Supercomputers unlock reproductive mysteries of viruses and life
Stampede2 and Comet systems complete simulations pertinent to coronavirus, DNA replicationCredit: Mandal et al. Fundamental research supported by supercomputers could help lead to new strategies...
Precision mirrors poised to improve sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors
Improved deformable mirrors could help scientists detect new sources of gravitational waves from deep in spaceCredit: Huy Tuong Cao, University of Adelaide WASHINGTON -- Researchers...
Sugar brings a lot of carbon dioxide into the deeper sea
Laminarin plays central role in marine carbon cycle; in the sunlit surface layer of the ocean, photosynthetic microalgae convert much carbon dioxide into biomass; scientists...
Drones could still be a threat to public safety — New research improves drone detection
Researchers are aiming to set up an open drone database to help design radar systems and drone detection techniquesCredit: Image: Vasilii Semkin Unmanned aerial vehicles...
Researcher receives $3.9 million grant to study how cannabis chemicals can help with pain
Credit: UCLA Health Ziva Cooper, research director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the National Center for...
Alzheimer’s disease: Inflammation triggers fatal cycle
University of Bonn study proves disastrous contribution of an ancient immune mechanismCredit: (c) Dario Tejera/Uni Bonn An immune reaction in the brain seems to play...
MAFLD: A new name and definition brings hope for patients with fatty liver disease
An international consensus panel, led by WIMR researchers, has highlighted the need to redefine non-alcoholic fatty liver diseaseCredit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)...
6000-8000 km round trip flight of migratory wading birds tracked
Credit: Satoe Kasahara Ph.D., Suwa Hydrobiological Station, Faculty of Science, and Institute of Mountain Science, Shinshu University The next time you eat a bowl of...
Control mechanism of force-induced cell-to-cell adhesion
Credit: NIBB Using the amphibian Xenopus laevis as a model, Drs. Noriyuki Kinoshita and Naoto Ueno from the National Institute for Basic Biology (NIBB), Japan...
Closing the carbon cycle to stop climate change
Credit: Ayan Maity, TIFR, Mumbai An excessive amount of carbon dioxide is the main cause of climate change. One of the best approaches is to...
To prevent tick encounters, where you dump your leaves matters
Raking leaves out to the yard edge may increase tick numbers thereCredit: Flickr user Lennart Tange, CC BY 2.0 Annapolis, MD; March 18, 2019--If you...
On the origin of massive stars
Credit: ESA/Hubble, NASA, I. Stephens This scene of stellar creation, captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, sits near the outskirts of the famous Tarantula...
