Images of ‘invisible’ holes on cells may jumpstart research
Credit: Furukawa lab/CSHL, 2020 High blood pressure, inflammation, and the sensation of pain may rely in part on tiny holes on the surface of cells,...
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American Journal of Roentgenology names Andrew B. Rosenkrantz, MD next editor in chief
Dr. Rosenkrantz will become just the 13th editor in chief of the 113-year-old 'yellow journal' of radiology in July 2020Credit: American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)...
Dragonflies are efficient predators
They consume hundreds of thousands of insects in a small areaCredit: Photo: Kari Kaunisto, University of Turku A study led by the University of Turku,...
Texas A&M researchers develop flooding prediction tool
Almost real-time flood prediction tool may boost emergency response during hurricanesCredit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering By incorporating the architecture of city drainage systems...
The IKBFU scientists created the first diamond x-ray micro lens
After the synchrotrons of the fourth generation were invented there was an urgent need for a fundamentally new optics that could withstand high temperatures and...
Study reveals properties of cells fated to relapse in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Researchers have found that genetically defined subpopulations of leukemia cells present at diagnosis have distinct characteristics that lead to relapseCredit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
Magnetic whirls in future data storage devices
Credit: Dr. Börge Göbel/MLU Magnetic (anti)skyrmions are microscopically small whirls that are found in special classes of magnetic materials. These nano-objects could be used to...
New tiny 44 million year old bird fossil links Africa and Asia to Utah
Credit: Dr. Thomas Stidham A new species of quail-sized fossil bird from 44 million year old sediments in Utah fills in a gap in the...
Obtaining and observing single-molecule magnets on the silica surface
Credit: Source: IFJ PAN Following the latest research in the field of obtaining single-molecule magnets (SMMs), scientists have taken another step on the way toward...
Simulations show fundamental interactions inside the cell
First clear picture of actin binding to cell membrane lipidsCredit: S-J Marrink, University of Groningen Actin filaments have several important functions inside cells. For one,...
How a new quantum approach can develop faster algorithms to deduce complex networks
Scientists conduct numerical simulations on complex networks to gain insight into a powerful quantum mechanics-inspired algorithmCredit: Tokyo University of Science Our world has no dearth...
Unstable rock pillars near reservoirs can produce dangerous water waves
Experiments on a simple model for granular cliffs that line the banks of rivers highlight hidden risksCredit: Huang Bolin WASHINGTON, March 3, 2020 -- In...
How computational linguistics helps to understand how language works
The paper by Gemma Boleda, ICREA research professor with the Department of Translation and Language Sciences has been published in the journal Annual Review of...
Advances in computer modeling, protein development propel cellular engineering
Groundbreaking multidisciplinary work with proteins and modeling highlights challenges as the field looks to develop high-resolution, high-throughput organs on a chipCredit: Ali Khademhosseini WASHINGTON, March...
The origin of satiety: Brain cells that change shape after a meal
Credit: Danaé Nuzzaci / CNRS / CSGA You just finished a good meal and are feeling full? Researchers from the CNRS, Inrae, University of Burgundy,...
