Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC…
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…
Scientists enhance ability of antibiotics to defeat resistant types of bacteria using molecules called PPMOs
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a strategy to overcome a key defense…
Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer
A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary — not the other way…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
The lotus leaf is a pioneer of self-cleaning, water-repellant engineering. Water droplets all but hover on its surface, whose unique…
When AIDS viruses are transmitted despite treatment
While antiretroviral drugs offer an efficient means of preventing the replication of…
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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…
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 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…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope…
A fungal origin for coveted lac pigment
The colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic…
Combination approach could overcome treatment resistance in deadly breast cancer
QIMR Berghofer-led research in collaboration with Australian oncology company, Kazia Therapeutics, has found that combining…
Tailored brain stimulation treatment results give new hope for people with depression
Medical researchers at QIMR Berghofer have achieved a significant milestone in the treatment of depression,…
Game-Changer in Emergency Medicine: New AI Test Flags Sepsis Hours Before Symptoms Worsen
When the body's reaction to an infection goes awry, it can result in sepsis, a…
Perfumes and lotions disrupt how body protects itself from indoor air pollutants
Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor…
Medical Milestone: Surgeons Perform First-Ever Human Bladder Transplant
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health…
A Downside of Taurine: It Drives Leukemia Growth
A new scientific study identified taurine, which is made naturally in the body and consumed…