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Tiny Worms that Tolerate Chornobyl Radiation Could Provide DNA Clues
March 11, 2024
The researchers were surprised to find that, using several different analyses, they could not detect a signature of radiation damage on the genomes of the worms from Chornobyl. Read More News
New Infertility Strategy Turns Skin Cell into an Egg
March 11, 2024
The technique could be used by women unable to produce viable eggs due to previous treatment for cancer or other causes. It also raises the possibility of men in same-sex relationships having children who are genetically related to both parents. Read More News
Researchers Uncover Protein Responsible for Cold Sensation
March 11, 2024
Researchers have identified the protein that enables mammals to sense cold, filling a long-standing knowledge gap in the field of sensory biology. Read More News
Antibodies Target ‘Dark Side’ of the Influenza Virus Protein
March 11, 2024
The discovery sheds light on the unexplored “dark side” of the neuraminidase (NA) protein head and suggests a new target for vaccination against influenza. Read More News
NIR Light in Smartwatches Could Provide Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring
March 11, 2024
Using an NIR sensor from a smartwatch, researchers linked metabolic index with blood glucose levels for the first time. Read More News
Study Details Immune Response of Man who Received 217 COVID Vaccinations
March 08, 2024
After finding out about the man via a newspaper article, researchers examined him, finding a stronger-than-expected immune system and increasing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Read More News
Using a Parasitic Wasp to Save Darwin’s Galapagos Finches
March 08, 2024
The invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi, is devastating Darwin’s finches on the Galapagos Islands by laying eggs in their nests, with emerging larvae harming the nestlings. Read More News
New Molecule Beats the Mutations Behind Most Pancreatic Cancer
March 08, 2024
The new molecule targets a cancer-causing mutation in K-Ras that is found in about 90% of all pancreatic cancer cases. Read More News
Is Obesity Passed Down through Generations?
March 08, 2024
Individuals are much more likely to be living with obesity in middle age if their parents were living with obesity, new Norwegian research finds. Read More News
How a Common Food Ingredient can Lead to Arthritis
March 08, 2024
Researchers have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical that primes the immune system toward arthritis. Read More News
Iceberg GPS Tracking Can Improve Climate Models
March 05, 2024
Researchers have used a novel approach to unearth new information about the circulation patterns of ocean water around glaciers. Read More News
More Education Linked to Slower Aging, Increased Longevity
March 05, 2024
Two years of additional schooling translated to a 2 to 3 percent slower pace of aging, and this slower pace corresponded to a nearly 10 percent reduction in risk of mortality. Read More News
Repetitive DNA Can Hint at Cancer Early
March 05, 2024
The changes in repetitive DNA—called Alu elements—occur in people’s blood plasma regardless of where their cancer originated. Read More News
AI Smartphone Tool Accurately Diagnoses Ear Infections
March 05, 2024
A new cellphone app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections, or acute otitis media (AOM). Read More News
Experts Urge More 'Human-centered' AI
March 05, 2024
Fifty experts from around the world have contributed research papers to a new book on how to make AI more ‘human-centered,’ exploring the risks—and missed opportunities—of not using this approach and practical ways to implement it. Read More News