QIMR Berghofer team discovers females carry a higher genetic risk of depression
Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time, in findings that…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Breathing and heartbeat influence perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the…
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Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in…
Scientists identify common cause of gastro in young children and adults over 50 years old
A group of scientists at UNSW Sydney have discovered that a type…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
QIMR Berghofer team discovers females carry a higher genetic risk of depression
Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the…
Sustainable generative AI: UCLA develops novel light-based system
Advance in optical computing may lead to ultrafast and secure image generators while using less…
Headspace invaders: How mosquito-borne viruses breach the brain’s defenses
Mosquito-borne viruses can cause more than fevers and joint pain. In severe cases, they invade…
Nanoparticles supercharge vinegar’s old-fashioned wound healing power
A new study suggests adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against…
New 3D bioprinting technique may improve production of engineered tissue
The field of tissue engineering aims to replicate the structure and function of real biological…
New tool makes generative AI models more likely to create breakthrough materials
The artificial intelligence models that turn text into images are also useful for generating new…
Blood Test Could Streamline Early Alzheimer’s Detection
In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San…
New AI Tool Predicts Vision Loss Risk in Astronauts — Before Launch
Since the dawn of human spaceflight, scientists have carefully studied the effects of space and…