New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms
Method to further understanding of the quantum state spaceCredit: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- In 2019, Google claimed it was the first to demonstrate...
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Study examines the heart risks and benefits of today’s most popular fad diets
Researchers examine claims associated with keto and intermittent fastingCredit: National Jewish Health In a review of existing scientific studies on trendy ketogenic and intermittent fasting...
Humans’ construction ‘footprint’ on ocean quantified for first time
Scale of marine intrusion comparable to that on landCredit: Bugnot et al., 'Current and projected global extent of marine built structures', Nature Sustainability. In a...
Common medicine used to treat gout found to prevent progression of coronary disease
International study published in New England Journal of Medicine by Perth researchersCredit: Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research An Australian-Dutch trial led by Perth GenesisCare...
Investigating host tolerance to genes that jump
University of Houston evolutionary geneticist awarded $1.8 million grantCredit: University of Houston Believe it or not, your genes are 50% parasite, and opportunistic at that....
Serengeti leopard population densities healthy but vary seasonally, study finds
Camera-trap study yields insights into what drives leopard population densityCredit: Photo by Michael Jeffords and Sue Post.* See Editor's note at the bottom of the...
How weather affects crawfish harvests
Credit: LSU AgCenter The life cycle of a crawfish can be fairly straight forward. In the summer months, crawfish reproduce in underground mud burrows with...
Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement in the wild
Call of the wild: individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement in the wildCredit: Dr Tess Gridley An international team of scientists...
UC study: Cancer, COVID-19 and blood clots
A UC researcher receives a grant to investigate how cancer treatments could impact patients who also have COVID-19Credit: UC Creative + Brand UC researchers and...
Wearable device could help EMTs, surgeons assess hemorrhage blood loss
Credit: Georgia Tech Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), military medics, and emergency room physicians could one day be better able to treat victims of vehicular accidents,...
Nerve cells with energy saving program
Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, the cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondriaCredit: MPI f. Biology of Ageing/ E. Motori Mitochondria are the...
Study finds insect shows promise as a good, sustainable food source
Credit: Christine Picard, IUPUI INDIANAPOLIS -- With global food demands rising at an alarming rate, a study led by IUPUI scientists has found new evidence...
New hydrogels for T-cell growth to be used in cancer immunotherapy
This technology co-developed by CSIC scientists can mimic lymph nodes, where T-cells proliferateCredit: ICMAB-CSIC; IBEC. A team with the participation of researchers from the Spanish...
Microgel immuno-acceptance method could improve pancreatic islet transplant success
Credit: Maria Coronel, Georgia TEch Pancreatic islet transplants, which revive insulin production to treat type 1 diabetes, only last an average of three years. By...
FEFU scientists are developing genetic methods to understand malignant tumors
Credit: FEFU press office Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU University) get started studying the formation and survival mechanisms of the brain malignant tumors...