Researchers converted a staple human ubiquitin protein into an anti-viral tool. Through subtle tweaks, they…
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Can omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Brain SPECT imaging shows possible link
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple in the coming decades and no…
Lithium oxide on tokamak walls can improve plasma performance, physicists discover
A coating of lithium oxide on the inside of fusion machines known as tokamaks absorbs…
Predicting influenza outbreaks faster with a digitally-empowered wearable device
Through integration with a wearable thermometer, the Thermia online health educational tool has enabled prediction…
Researchers develop protocol to analyze many cells at once
With the new FISH-Flow protocol, researchers are able to evaluate multitudes of cells at once…
Fueling the future
New research investigated the full life cycle impact of one promising ‘second-generation biofuel’ produced from…
Understanding the architecture of our ‘second brain’
Scientists have made an important step in understanding the organization of nerve cells embedded within…
Using seaweed to kill invasive ants
Scientists have developed an inexpensive, biodegradable, seaweed-based ant bait that can help homeowners and farmers…
Epigenetic program leading to vessel differentiation
Clarification of how human blood vessels are constructed is desperately needed to advance regenerative medicine….
Herpetologists describe an elf frog from the elfin forests in southern Vietnam
Going under the common name of Elfin mountain toad, a new amphibian is recognized as…