New drug prevents flu-related inflammation and lung damage
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – April 10, 2024) Infection with the influenza virus leads to lung injury through inflammation over-activation that causes...
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to supplement radiologists’ evaluations of mammograms may improve breast-cancer screening by reducing false positives without missing...
Discovering exceptional oxide ion conductivity at lower temperatures
Oxide ion conductors used in solid-state fuel cells often fail to reach full potential when operating at temperatures below 500...
Smart vest turns fish into underwater spies: a glimpse into aquatic life like never before
Researchers have introduced an innovative underwater vest equipped with an antioxidant MXene hydrogel for the sensitive recognition of fish locomotion....
CHOP, Stanford researchers identify protein that controls CAR T cell longevity
Philadelphia, April 10, 2024 – CAR T cell therapy has revolutionized the way certain types of cancer are treated, and...
Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure
PITTSBURGH, April 10, 2024 — Physicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are...
Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular device that controls...
Quantum breakthrough when light makes materials magnetic
The potential of quantum technology is huge but is today largely limited to the extremely cold environments of laboratories. Now,...
Quantum crystal of frozen electrons—the Wigner crystal—is visualized for the first time
Electrons—these infinitesimally small particles that are known to zip around atoms—continue to amaze scientists despite the more than a century...
Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Humans can sense five different tastes: sour, sweet, umami, bitter, and salty, using specialized sensors on...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies