Nanodiamonds block tumor metastasis in mice
Nanodiamonds are 2-8 nm carbon nanoparticles, which can be easily functionalized with various chemical groups like carboxylic groups or drugs. ...
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Soft optical fibers block pain while moving and stretching with the body
Scientists have a new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain. Credit: Credit: Sabrina Urbina Villafranca Scientists have a ...
Formamide: a versatile small molecular building block for synthesizing heavily N-doped 1D & 2D carbon
Low-dimensional carbon materials (LDCs), including graphene and carbon nanotubes, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and intriguing ...
DBST: a lightweight block cipher based on dynamic S-box
Block ciphers, a branch of modern cryptography, are playing a more prominent role in protecting information security as 5G technology ...
Phosphate, a key building block of life, found on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
An international team including a University of Washington scientist has found that the water on one of Saturn’s moons harbors ...
The ‘breath’ between atoms — a new building block for quantum technology
University of Washington researchers have discovered they can detect atomic "breathing," or the mechanical vibration between two layers of atoms, ...
Novel gene-editing strategy leverages unusual genetic alteration to block HIV spread in cells
(Philadelphia, PA) – Genetic alterations that give rise to a rare, fatal disorder known as MOGS-CDG paradoxically also protect cells ...
How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?
New research published in Pediatric Investigation provides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by ...
Study identifies a new building block in the navigation system of fish; boundary vector cells in central telencephalon of goldfish enable unique encoding of position, documented here for the first time in the largest group of vertebrates
Study identifies a new building block in the navigation system of fish; boundary vector cells in central telencephalon of goldfish ...
Scientists find human antibodies that can block multiple coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2
LA JOLLA, CA—A team of scientists from Scripps Research and the University of North Carolina (UNC) has found antibodies in ...
One-pot reaction creates versatile building block for bioactive molecules
Chemists from the University of Groningen have found a simple way to produce previously inaccessible chiral Z-alkenes, molecules that offer ...
Non-hormonal gel proves effective at helping mucus block sperm, with low risk of side effects
A new way to prevent pregnancy without side effects may be possible with a prophylactic gel made from all natural, ...
A new tool to block protein-protein interactions
Inside cells, proteins constantly interact with each other to carry out different functions. For some diseases in which these functions ...
Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer
Scientists have revealed the inner workings of a key protein involved in a wide range of cellular processes – potentially ...
Anesthetics that block nerves around the knee relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Results from a recent clinical trial published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatology demonstrate that patients with knee osteoarthritis experience ...
Starshade competition challenges students to block starlight for observing exoplanets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 – AIP is organizing a competition for undergraduate students in the physical sciences to design a ...
New strategy shows potential to block nerve loss in neurodegenerative diseases
Two new studies from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis support development of a broadly applicable treatment for ...
Biomedical sciences researcher gets $4.9 million federal grant to study ways to block gonorrhea infection
ATLANTA—Dr. Cynthia Nau Cornelissen, Distinguished University Professor and director of the Center for Translational Immunology in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia ...
New antiviral therapy may block COVID-19 transmission
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—By the time you test positive for COVID-19, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has already taken up residence in your ...
Researchers reveal the origin story for carbon-12, a building block for life
AMES, Iowa – With the help of the world’s most powerful supercomputer and new artificial intelligence techniques, an international team ...
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Ohio State survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
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Investigation of degradation mechanism for all-solid-state batteries takes another step toward commercialization
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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Understanding subjective beliefs could be vital to tailoring more effective treatments for depression and ADHD
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New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
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Needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery #Acoustics23