Science & Technology
Small studies of 40Hz sensory stimulation confirm safety, suggest Alzheimer’s benefits
Researchers report early stage clinical study results of tests with non-invasive 40Hz light and sound treatment.
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine offers long-term protection against severe disease
A newly published follow-up study has found that the Moderna mRNA vaccine and a protein-based vaccine candidate containing an adjuvant, a substance that enhances immune responses, still provide protection against lung disease in rhesus macaques one yea…
To save nature, focus on populations, not species
Human-released greenhouse gasses are causing the world to warm, and with that warming comes increasing stress for many of the planet’s plants and animals. That stress is so great that many scientists believe we are currently in the midst of the ‘sixth …
Changing the color of quantum light on an integrated chip
Recently, researchers have developed an integrated electro-optic modulator that can efficiently change the frequency and bandwidth of single photons. The device could be used for more advanced quantum computing and quantum networks.
New approach for protein-misfolding diseases: Quality control of membrane proteins
Researchers have identified a new function of a well-known enzyme: the signal peptidase complex is responsible for the quality control of membrane proteins. The discovery of this new function for a key enzyme in cell biology could lead to new therapeut…
Where did Omicron come from?
First discovered a year ago in South Africa, the SARS-CoV-2 variant later dubbed ‘Omicron’ spread across the globe at incredible speed. It is still unclear exactly how, when and where this virus originated. A new study shows that Omicron’s predecessors…
Peek of how ketamine acts as ‘switch’ in the brain
Researchers find that the anesthetic and fast-acting antidepressant switches natural patterns of neuronal activity in the cortex of mice.
Hibernating corals and the microbiomes that sustain them
What happens to a coral’s microbiome while it hibernates? A new study found microbial communities shift while a coral sleeps, which may inform coral health and recovery efforts.
Nanotech strategy shows promise for treating autoimmune disease
A nanoparticle treatment ‘cured’ mice that had a genetic arthritis condition.
An exotic interplay of electrons
Water that simply will not freeze, no matter how cold it gets — a research group has discovered a quantum state that could be described in this way. Experts have managed to cool a special material to near absolute zero temperature. They found that a c…
Managers exhibiting bias based on race, gender, disability and sexual orientation
A study that examined bias in the workplace has found that those in management positions demonstrate explicit and implicit bias toward others from marginalized groups and often express more implicit bias than people who are not in management.
A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research
Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment. It gives scientists the ability to monitor gut metabolites in real time, which wasn…
Primary series and original booster provide protection against Omicron infection
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against Omicron infections than other variants. A study suggests that the additional protection offered by the initial booster shot may be reduced among people with a previous COVID-19 infection.