High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organisation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to visualise multiple biomolecules inside the…
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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…
Alzheimer’s Cognitive Decline Slows in Advanced Age
The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is advancing age. By age 85,…
IQ of Children in Better-Educated Households is Higher, Study Indicates
Young adults who were raised in educated households develop higher cognitive ability than those who…
Large Study Reveals PTSD Has Strong Genetic Component Like Other Psychiatric Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, affecting some 8 million adults at some point…
Mimics human tissue, fights bacteria: new biomaterial hits the sweet spot
A new lab-made substance mimics human tissue and could reduce or replace the use of animal-derived materials in biomedical research.…
Helping young adults rethink uncertainty reduces anxiety and depression: study
A single 20 to 30-minute online course can help young adults become…
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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…
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…
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…
High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organisation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to…
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks
As quantum computers advance, they are expected to be able to break tried-and-true security schemes…
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure”
Confidence is persuasive. In artificial intelligence systems, it is often misleading. Today's most capable reasoning…
New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct…
Quantum sensors on the move
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a technique to precisely manoeuvre…
Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal calls
From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances…
New ‘negative light’ technology hides data transfers in plain sight
Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way of sending hidden information…
AI set to make medical scan reports twice as easy to understand for patients
Artificial intelligence could soon help patients make sense of complex medical scan results, making them…