Assassin cells armed with anticancer drugs kill cancer masses
Credit: Won Jong Kim (POSTECH) There are immune cells in our bodies that directly destroy infected or cancer cells - they are called natural killer...
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Developing microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) for inoperable cancer
Credit: Canadian Light Source, University of Saskatchewan SASKATOON - An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy...
New research launched on airborne virus transmission in buildings
Berkeley Lab's indoor air quality experts to study critical gaps in current knowledgeCredit: Berkeley Lab As society prepares to reopen indoor spaces and ease back...
Cold War nuke tests changed rainfall
Radioactive period following nuclear bomb tests changed rainfall patterns thousands of miles from the detonation sitesCredit: Prof Giles Harrison, University of Reading Nuclear bomb tests...
NMR confirms molecular switches retain function in 2D-array
Credit: Tomas Bellon / IOCB Prague Prague, 15 May 2020 - Researchers led by Jiri Kaleta of IOCB Prague have synthesized regular 2D assemblies of...
Asymmetric iodoesterification of simple alkenes by concerto catalyst
Credit: Takayoshi Arai Japanese researchers have succeeded in catalytic asymmetric iodoesterification from simple alkene substrates and carboxylic acids. Published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition on...
A CNIO-led European study confirms diabetes type 3c as an early manifestation of pancreatic cancer
Credit: CNIO As biomedical sciences incorporate increasingly sophisticated methodologies and technologies, our understanding of diseases improves. Diabetes is a clear example since new classifications are...
Chemical composition of bedrock limits vegetation growth in karst regions, research shows
Credit: University of Exeter Scientists have revealed the critical role that the chemical composition of bedrock plays in limiting vegetation growth in some of the...
Mucus breakthrough could help patients breathe easy
A discovery about how mucus thickness is regulated could help to improve airway-clearing treatment options for people with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, cystic...
Coordination polymer glass provides solid support for hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells made with coordination polymer glass membranes could produce as much energy as their liquid-based counterparts while adding strength and flexibilityCredit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto...
What’s Mars made of?
Researchers simulate the core of Mars to investigate its composition and originCredit: CC-0 Earth-based experiments on iron-sulfur alloys thought to comprise the core of Mars...
Satellite technology to help tackle invasive aquatic weeds
Credit: University of Stirling Scientists will use satellites, drones and ground sensors in a bid to tackle the spread of invasive aquatic weeds - a...
Evidence suggests a small but important number of people will develop coronavirus-related psychosis
Researchers at Orygen and La Trobe University have completed a rapid review of contemporary epidemic and pandemic research to assess the potential impact of COVID-19...
Soybean seeding rates and risk
Credit: Corteva Agriscience To some, farming might seem simple: plant seeds, help them grow, then sell the product. But the reality is much different. Farming...
Purdue startup wins recognition, investments for technology on waste algae disposal
Credit: Kelvin Okamoto WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University-affiliated startup focusing on technology to turn municipal wastewater algae into specialty chemicals has received its...
