Late-onset retinal degeneration mechanism and potential Rx
A study has discovered how late-onset retinal degeneration can develop and a surprising potential therapeutic — metformin.
Climate-only models likely underestimate species extinction
To accurately predict species’ distributions and risk of extinction, models must include more than just climate, according to new research.
Liquidity Services, inc (LQDT) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
LQDT earnings call for the period ending September 30, 2021.
Why GameStop Shares Tanked Thursday
The niche retailer reported a nice revenue increase in its fiscal third quarter, but its bottom-line losses mounted.
Why Square Stock Fell 5.1% Today
Growth stocks are taking a beating again and that doesn’t help Square stock.
Ulta Beauty Q3 Earnings: 3 Big Takeaways
The retailer hiked its outlook for a third straight time in 2021.
Why The Trade Desk Stock Skyrocketed in November
The surge started with a stellar earnings report and was boosted by a promising partnership.
Should Investors Be Worried About Teladoc Stock?
The company continues to report strong financials, but the stock has been trading down most of this year.
Why Bitcoin Declined Over the Last 24 Hours
Cathie Wood’s prediction of a 1,000% price surge can’t counter worries about crypto mining restrictions.
Study shows critical need to reduce use of road salt in winter, suggests best practices
Across the U.S. road crews dump around 25 million metric tons of sodium chloride — much like table salt — to unfreeze roads each year and make them safe for travel.
A new super-cooled microwave source boosts the scale-up of quantum computers
Researchers have developed a circuit that produces the high-quality microwave signals required to control quantum computers while operating at temperatures near absolute zero. This is a key step towards moving the control system closer to the quantum p…
A diet rich in plant-based products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly
A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.
New bioinformatics tool spots hybrid fish that threaten the survival of natural tilapia populations in aquaculture
A new genomics marker tool has been shown to accurately identify tilapia species and tell apart their hybrids, providing a novel resource to help develop aquaculture and empower conservation in Tanzania, Africa. Crucially, the new tool offers a cheaper…
Why Cars.com Shares Soared in November
Several factors have contributed to market-trouncing gains for Cars.com since the start of November.
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risks for ICU admission or death among COVID-19 patients, study finds
A new study suggests that persistent exposure to air pollutants in residential communities can impact health outcomes for COVID-19 patients.
Catch me if you can: How mRNA therapeutics are delivered into cells
In recent years, ribonucleic acid (RNA) has emerged as a powerful tool for the development of novel therapies. RNA is used to copy genetic information contained in our hereditary material, the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and then serves as a template …
DNA transcription speeds, a function of collective modes driven by DNA supercoiling
A team of physicists working at the intersection of theory and experiment are shedding new light on the ‘teamwork’ of molecular motors — called RNA polymerases (RNAPs) — that mediate DNA transcription. The researchers’ work revealed for the first tim…
A tool to speed development of new solar cells
Researchers have developed a computational simulator that can help predict whether changes to materials or design will improve performance in new photovoltaic cells.
Fine-tuning motivation in the brain
Neuroscientists have discovered a set of brain cells that influence the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. Increasing the cells’ activity makes a mouse work harder or more vigorously. The neurons come with a feature that prevents the mous…
Researchers identify brain signals associated with OCD symptoms, paving way for adaptive treatment
The discovery of electrical signals in the brain associated with OCD could enable an emerging type of adaptive deep brain stimulation therapy as an improved treatment.