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Drug-like inhibitor shows promise in preventing flu
LA JOLLA, CA—Currently available flu medications only target the virus after it has already established an infection, but what if...
Study finds widespread ‘cell cannibalism,’ related phenomena across tree of life
In a new review paper, Carlo Maley and Arizona State University colleagues describe cell-in-cell phenomena in which one cell engulfs and sometimes...
SwRI’s H2-ICE consortium demonstrates ultra-low emissions from hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty engine
SAN ANTONIO — May 20, 2024—Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully completed development of a hydrogen-fueled Class-8 demonstration vehicle, built...
Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues
“Despite the potential advantages of utilizing UV-C radiation for deactivating pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, the prevailing conclusion remains that UV-C...
Body lice may be bigger plague spreaders than previously thought
A new laboratory study suggests that human body lice are more efficient at transmitting Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes...
Inhibitory effect of miR-377 on prostate cancer cells
“Our research findings suggest that miR-377 could potentially serve as a valuable therapeutic strategy for the treatment of prostate cancer...
Innovative imaging technique may revolutionize ureteral thermal injury detection
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have explored a novel approach to detect electrothermal ureteral injuries, a common complication during pelvic...
Conservation of nature’s strongholds needed to halt biodiversity loss
To achieve global biodiversity targets, conservationists and governments must prioritize the establishment and effective management of large, interconnected protected areas...
To combat loneliness, buy experiences, not things
AUSTIN, Texas — Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy released an advisory that described loneliness and isolation as a national...
Gun violence touches nearly 60 percent of Black Americans – and predicts disability
Roughly 60 percent of all Black Americans are exposed to some form of gun violence, and such exposures predict elevated...
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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