One whale song unlocks oceans of data
Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
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…
COMPRESSED SENSING ALLOWS SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY IMAGING OF LIVE CELL STRUCTURES
Image shows single-molecule identification. The green cross signs show the…
For Some, Surgical Site Infections Are in the Genes
An estimated 300,000 U.S. patients get surgical site infections every year, and while the causes…
Targeted Cognitive Training Benefits Patients with Severe Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is among the most difficult mental illnesses to treat, in part because it is characterized by a wide range…
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set…
Where do our minds wander? Brain waves can point the way
Anyone who has tried and failed to meditate knows that our minds…
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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…
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…
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…
One whale song unlocks oceans of data
Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a…
How can the same genetic mutation lead to different clinical outcomes?
Individuals that share the same deletion of a portion of chromosome 16 are at risk…
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…