Science & Technology
New insights on mechanism that could help treat muscle-related diseases
Expression of the MyoD gene combined with exposure to three chemicals causes skin cells to become primitive muscle progenitors that can be maintained indefinitely in the lab and later coaxed into becoming mature muscle cells to treat muscle-related dis…
New insights on mechanism that could help treat muscle-related diseases
Expression of the MyoD gene combined with exposure to three chemicals causes skin cells to become primitive muscle progenitors that can be maintained indefinitely in the lab and later coaxed into becoming mature muscle cells to treat muscle-related dis…
Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors: Next big thing in blood flow measurement
Diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) is used for noninvasive detection of blood flow. However, current DCS devices need to be improved to increase the signal-to-noise ratio for more accurate measurements. Now, researchers have developed a superconduc…
Researchers help track the growth of ginseng forest farming in Pennsylvania
There is good and bad news about ginseng collection and production in Pennsylvania, and likely much of Appalachia, according to a new study.
Effect of ‘eddy killing’ in oceans is no longer a matter of guesswork
Applying a new coarse-graining, spatial method of analysis to satellite imagery, scientists provide a direct measure of the impact of wind driven eddy-killing on the kinetic energy of ocean currents — a continual loss of 50 gigawatts, equivalent to th…
Cognitive rehabilitation improves cognitive impairment in people with multiple sclerosis
Experts in MS research suggest that cognitive rehabilitation is an effective approach to improving MS-related cognitive impairment.
Study reveals existing drugs that kill SARS-CoV2 in cells
A new study reveals several drug contenders already in use for other purposes that have been shown to block or reduce SARS-CoV2 infection in cells. The study uses artificial intelligence-powered image analysis of human cell lines during infection with …
Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident. According to a civil and environmental engineering professor, countries could be moving closer to using human waste as fertilizer, cl…
More research needed into microbes that live in and on sea creatures
Experts discuss the growing evidence that beneficial members of microbiomes play critical roles in diverse marine ecosystems, identifying areas where there are still major knowledge gaps.
Scientists harness human protein to deliver molecular medicines to cells
Researchers have developed a new way to deliver molecular therapies to cells. The system, called SEND, can be programmed to encapsulate and deliver different RNA cargoes.