Parasitic fungi keep harmful blue-green algae in check
Credit: Angelina Tittmann, IGB When a lake is covered with green scums during a warm summer, cyanobacteria - often called blue-green algae - are usually...
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A drug for the treatment of COVID-19 complications is registered in Russia
The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation registered the original drug Levilimab (trade name Ilsira), intended for the treatment of harsh complications of coronavirus...
Centre for Compressor Technology spin-out launches SCORG alto
The improved product is hosted by Microsoft Azure and can be accessed through any smart device.Credit: PDM Analysis PDM Analysis, a Centre for Compressor Technology...
Targeting SARS-CoV-2 enzyme with inhibitors
Researchers discover COVID-19 virus has an Achilles' heel, making it an excellent target for inhibitors or new drugs.Credit: Ernesto Estrada WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 --...
Novel DNA analysis will help to identify food origin and counterfeit food in the future
Credit: Kairi Raime Estonian scientists are developing a DNA-based method of analysis that enables them to identify food components and specify the origin of a...
Presence of airborne dust could signify increased habitability of distant planets
Credit: Denis Sergeev/ University of Exeter Scientists have expanded our understanding of potentially habitable planets orbiting distant stars by including a critical climate component -...
Survival of coronavirus in different cities, on different surfaces
Temperature, humidity, surface play roles in the drying time of COVID-19 virus respiratory dropletsCredit: Rajneesh Bhardwaj and Amit Agrawal WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 -- One...
Renewable fuel from carbon dioxide with the aid of solar energy
Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping University Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, are attempting to convert carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to fuel using energy from sunlight. Recent...
Study proves that magma chambers can be totally molten
The study challenges a recently-emerged paradigm that magma chambers are huge masses of crystals with just a very small amount of melt.Credit: Wits University Wits...
Paper-based device provides low-power, long-term method for analyzing sweat
Microfluidic device demonstrates principles of extraction and managing of sweat for up to 10 days, pointing a way forward for more affordable medical testingCredit: Orlin...
Down to the bone: Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated
Scientists explain the role of a certain protein in the generation of cells critical to bone maintenanceCredit: Tokyo University of Science Chronic bone and joint...
High-salt diet impacts health of gut microbiome
Credit: Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (June 9, 2020) - Particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to what's considered a healthier level appears...
Snapshot of exploding oxygen
New experimental technique with Goethe University's reaction microscope allows 'X-ray' of individual moleculesCredit: Till Jahnke, Goethe University Frankfurt "The smaller the particle, the bigger the...
Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress
Study suggests that serotonin, known for encouraging happiness and well-being, reduces virulence in pathogenic gut bacteriaCredit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - June 9, 2020...
Orthotics breakthrough helps children with Cerebral Palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for longer thanks to specially designed orthotics.Credit: Staffordshire University Researchers have confirmed...