Study links rising temperatures and declining moods
Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an important dimension of the problem:…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Complex world of microbes fine-tune body weight
Microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract form an intricate, living fabric made up of…
Mental health system overhaul: we need to focus on lifestyle, experts say
Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help…
Scientists preserve DNA in an amber-like polymer
With their “T-REX” method, DNA embedded in the polymer could be used for long-term storage of genomes or digital data…
Nanoresonators’ might improve cell phone performance
This image from a scanning electron microscope shows a…
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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…
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…
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…
Study links rising temperatures and declining moods
Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an…
Mental health system overhaul: we need to focus on lifestyle, experts say
Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help…
More types of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Sydney tap water than previously thought
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified 21 new PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, bringing…
How reward modulates attention in humans
Have you ever noticed how animals instinctively choose the ripest fruits in a tree? This…
New AI Tool Learns to Read Medical Images With Far Less Data
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could make it much easier — and cheaper —…
Just Rise: Study Finds Frequent Standing May Boost Heart Health After Menopause
The simple daily habit of standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal…
Scientists unlock ancient cellular wisdom of brain stem cells, offering hope for brain cancer and degenerative disease
In a landmark discovery, researchers from QIMR Berghofer in collaboration with the Francis Crick Institute,…
Pollution and Dementia: The Connection Too Dangerous to Ignore
Environmental pollution is well known to be toxic to our health. Its impact has been…