Science & Technology
Researchers shed new light on molecular mechanisms in brain diseases
Rutgers researchers have discovered some of the first molecular insights into how toxic proteins are regulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Researchers shed new light on molecular mechanisms in brain diseases
Rutgers researchers have discovered some of the first molecular insights into how toxic proteins are regulated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Researchers develop new tool for analyzing large superconducting circuits
New research tools are needed to fully develop quantum computers and advance the field. Now researchers have developed and tested a theoretical tool for analyzing large superconducting circuits. These circuits use superconducting quantum bits, the smal…
Thousands of tiny anchors keep our cells in place – and now we know how
Most of our cells are locked into place with the help of tiny anchors (called ‘focal adhesions’). But if a cell morphs into a cancer cell, the chain can break, letting the cancer spread to other parts of the body. A team of scientists have now found th…
Thousands of tiny anchors keep our cells in place – and now we know how
Most of our cells are locked into place with the help of tiny anchors (called ‘focal adhesions’). But if a cell morphs into a cancer cell, the chain can break, letting the cancer spread to other parts of the body. A team of scientists have now found th…
Researchers find evidence of possible link between herpes simplex and neurogenerative diseases
In a ‘first of its kind’ study, researchers found a potential direct connection between neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), glaucoma, and the herpesvirus.
Utilitarian approach to global climate policy improves equity, environment and wellbeing
An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ethical theory of utilitarianism would lead to better outcomes for human development, equity, and the climate, according to a new study.
Observation of quasi-equilibrium phase coexistence in supercritical fluids
A research team lays down the foundation for the expansion of supercritical fluid applications research.
Star attraction: Magnetism generated by star-like arrangement of molecules
A new study demonstrating the emergence of localized magnetism due to a 2D nanomaterial’s unique, star-like atomic-scale structure has potential for applications in next-generation electronics based on organic nanomaterials, where tuning of electronic …
Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
A perspective article challenges the ‘energy balance model,’ which says weight gain occurs because individuals consume more energy than they expend. According to the authors, ‘conceptualizing obesity as a disorder of energy balance restates a principle…
Elevated stress hormones linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart events
In a study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure, those who had high levels of stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years. Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol we…
Creative exploration followed by exploitation can lead to a career’s greatest hits
By using artificial intelligence to mine big data related to artists, film directors and scientists, researchers have found that years of exploration (studying diverse styles or topics) immediately followed by years of exploitation (focusing on a narro…
Researchers identify a novel player in acute myeloid leukemia
A new study has shown that the protein RNF5 plays an unusual role in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Unlike its expected role, marking aberrant proteins for destruction, RNF5 binds with a second cell protein called RBBP4 to control expression of genes im…
Affordable housing in outer space: Scientists develop cosmic concrete from space dust and astronaut blood
Transporting a single brick to Mars can cost more than a million British pounds — making the future construction of a Martian colony seem prohibitively expensive. Scientists have now developed a way to potentially overcome this problem, by creating a …
One water bucket to find them all: Detecting fish, mammals, and birds from a single sample
In times of exacerbating biodiversity loss, reliable data on species occurrence are essential. Environmental DNA (eDNA) – DNA released from organisms into the water – is increasingly used to detect fishes in biodiversity monitoring campaigns. However, …
New method enables 3D microscopy of human organs
Researchers have now demonstrated a method by which specific cell types in human organs can be studied with micrometer precision. The method can be used to reveal previously unrecognized alterations in the pancreas, but it can also be used to study oth…
Scientists explore the creation of artificial organelles
Scientists explore the creation of artificial organelles. Artificial organelles generated from Exosome fusion can function as energy reserves in the damaged tissues.
Study provides basis to evaluate food subsectors’ emissions of three greenhouse gases
A new, location-specific agricultural greenhouse gas emission study is the first to account for net carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions from all subsectors related to food production and consumption. The work could help identify the pri…
Engineers grow pancreatic ‘organoids’ that mimic the real thing
Engineers developed a way to grow tiny replicas of the pancreas, using either healthy or cancerous pancreatic cells. Their models could help researchers develop and test potential drugs for pancreatic cancer.