Cancer stem cells trigger macrophage aging
Cancer stem cells cause the aging of macrophages in mice with healthy immune systems, creating conditions for the formation of tumors.
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Researchers chart the contents of human bone marrow
A team has mapped the location and spatial features of blood-forming cells within human bone marrow. Their findings confirm hypotheses about the anatomy of this tissue and provide a powerful new means to study diseases, ranging from noncancerous condit…
High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos
A new study has discovered asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers in British and Australian naval personnel than in other armed forces.
When we feel things that are not there
The discovery of the phantom touch illusion provides insights into human perception and opens up new perspectives for interaction with virtual reality technology.
Shedding new light on sugars, the ‘dark matter’ of cellular biology
Chemists have developed a new tool for detecting interactions between sugars and lectins, a discovery that could help in the fight against diseases like cancer.
Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil-carbon
Researches used rhenium as a proxy for fossil carbon in order to quantify the rate at which Earth naturally releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist across the different geographical profiles of …
Forecasting microbiomes for sustainability and health
Microbial communities, or microbiomes, are essential for safeguarding human and environmental health through the most widely used biotechnological process on our planet: biological wastewater treatment. However, the process itself is subject to constan…
Europe was not covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans
For decades, we believed that outside ice ages Europe was mostly covered by dense forest before the arrival of modern humans. Now, a new study shows that there was far more open and semi-open vegetation than conventionally expected.
Individual back training machine developed
18 percent of reported sick leave relates to musculoskeletal ailments, in particular back-related disorders. The GyroTrainer is an intelligent training device that resembles a balance board. It uses artificial intelligence to adjust the difficulty leve…
Research provides crucial insights into moss growth under elevated CO2 levels that may benefit climate change models
Approximately 12,000 species of mosses exist and cover close to four million square miles of earth, equivalent to the size of Canada, and are ecologically and evolutionarily important. Mosses play an essential role in rainwater retention, decreasing pl…
New twist on AI makes the most of sparse sensor data
An innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) enables reconstructing a broad field of data, such as overall ocean temperature, from a small number of field-deployable sensors using low-powered ‘edge’ computing, with broad applications across i…
Pharmaceutical compound sounds the alarm on cancer cells and unleashes T cells
Researchers are leveraging the dual roles played by an enzyme found in both cancer cells and T cells to create a novel cancer immunotherapy compound.
New tool models viability of closed-loop geothermal systems
Researchers have used computer models of closed-loop geothermal systems to determine if they would be economically viable sources of renewable energy. They found that the cost of drilling would need to decrease significantly to hit cost targets.
When we see what others do, our brain sees not what we see, but what we expect
When we engage in social interactions, like shaking hands or having a conversation, our observation of other people’s actions is crucial. But what exactly happens in our brain during this process: how do the different brain regions talk to each other? …
Drug that kills off sleeping bone cells could treat lower back pain
An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study.
Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies
Longevity of neutralizing antibodies is an essential factor for an effective HIV-1 vaccination.
Peer educators play key role in new recipe development and testing
Cooking and recipe demonstrations encourage healthy eating and adoption of unfamiliar foods by class participants.
When languages collide, which survives?
Researchers incorporate language ideologies, along with the impact of interaction between individuals with opposing preferences, on the language shift process. The team chose a quantitative approach based on a society in which only one language with tw…
Keep it secret: Cloud data storage security approach taps quantum physics
Distributed cloud storage is a hot topic for security researchers, and a team is now merging quantum physics with mature cryptography and storage techniques to achieve a cost-effective cloud storage solution.
Putting sound waves to work to create safer public spaces
Absorbing excess sound to make public environments like theaters and concert halls safer for hearing and using the unwanted sound waves to create electricity is the aim of a new paper. The authors built a system of piezoelectric sensors that can be ins…