Sounds of mosquito mating rituals could lead to quieter drones
Research could also lead to nontoxic method using sound to diminish mosquito breedingCredit: Rajat Mittal Mosquitoes flap their wings not just to stay aloft but...
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New molecule reduces the aggressiveness of pediatric cancer
A microRNA inhibitor identified by researchers at the FAPESP-supported Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center reduced the sizes of aggressive tumors and improved survival...
Where does Parkinson’s disease start? In the brain or gut? Or both?
Scientists writing in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease hypothesize that Parkinson's disease can be divided into two subtypes: brain-first, and gut-firstCredit: Lundbeck Foundation. Amsterdam, NL,...
Can our thoughts alter our brains?
Brain-computer interfaces have a structural impact on brain substance after one hour of trainingCredit: Elias Domsch The interdisciplinary study examined the influence of two different...
Thorium superconductivity: Scientists discover new high-temperature superconductor
Credit: Dmitry Semenok et al./Materials Today A group of scientists led by Artem Oganov of Skoltech and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and...
World’s most comprehensive study of a deadly heart condition yields 1st results
Registry will help doctors predict patients' risk, determine best treatmentsCredit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications Researchers have revealed the initial results from the world's largest...
Why beta-blockers cause skin inflammation
University study finds possible cause of a known phenomenonCredit: © Gerrit Müller/Freie Universität Berlin Beta-blockers are often used to treat high blood pressure and other...
Melting arctic sea ice linked to emergence of deadly virus in marine mammals
Loss of ice opens pathways for disease transmission among sea lions, ice seals, sea otters and othersCredit: NOAA Fisheries, Polar Ecosystems Program Scientists have linked...
Thorium superconductivity: Scientists discover a new high-temperature superconductor
Credit: Dmitry V.Semenok et al., Materials Today A group of scientists led by Artem Oganov, Professor at Skoltech and MIPT, and Dr. Ivan Troyan at...
Researchers discover how cells know their future and forget their past
Credit: University of Copenhagen Stem cells all share the potential of developing into any specific cell in the body. Many researchers are therefore trying to...
Researchers discover new toxin that impedes bacterial growth
Shows promise of impacting superbug infectious diseasesCredit: McMaster University HAMILTON, ON (Nov. 6, 2019) - An international research collaboration has discovered a new bacteria-killing toxin...
Dundee researcher honoured with prestigious award
University of Dundee PhD student presented with a prestigious science award from the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG)Credit: University of Dundee A University of...
No more traffic blues for information transfer: decongesting wireless channels
A machine-learning algorithm can help select the best channel for communication over a wireless network of resource-constrained devicesCredit: Tokyo University of Science The wireless Internet...
Heart attack modeled with human stem cells
Toward the development of individual model of ischemic heart diseaseCredit: ©2019 Okayama University Researchers at Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences...
Eight tips for promoting men’s health
UBC men's health expert John Oliffe has a few tips that can help ensure the success of men's health programsCredit: UBC With November comes Movember,...
