Switching off the cytokine storm
Constant exposure of cells to stressing agents, such as pathogens, may disturb an organism’s normal functioning. To fight stress, cells ...
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Switching ‘spin’ on and off (and up and down) in quantum materials at room temperature
Researchers have found a way to control the interaction of light and quantum ‘spin’ in organic semiconductors, that works even ...
World’s first demonstration of terahertz signal transparent relay and switching
World's first system for the transparent relay, routing, and switching of high-capacity terahertz-wave signals to different locations. The transparent relay ...
Optical switching at record speeds opens door for ultrafast, light-based electronics and computers
Imagine a home computer operating 1 million times faster than the most expensive hardware on the market. Now, imagine that ...
Switching to hydrogen fuel could prolong the methane problem
Hydrogen’s potential as a clean fuel could be limited by a chemical reaction in the lower atmosphere, according to research ...
Working the puzzle: Role of sulfides in aerobic/anaerobic switching in bacteria
The bacteria in our intestinal tract play many essential roles in maintaining our health and metabolism. Keeping these organisms happy ...
Switching tracks: Changing the trafficking of the glucagon receptor in the liver regulates its metabolic signaling
A group of researchers from the Helmholtz Munich Institute for Diabetes and Cancer (IDC) and the German Center for Diabetes ...
Splits and mergers: Investigating the role of policy disagreements in party switching using a Japanese example
The transformation of party politics in Japan has been marked by an array of sensational events, from the dominance of ...
Switching from tobacco to e-cigarettes does not reverse respiratory epithelium damage
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Some studies have suggested electronic cigarette, or EC, use may be a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking. ...
Controlling heat flow in a solid by switching crystal structure dimensionality
Just as how an electrical switch regulates the flow of electric current, thermal switches can control the flow of heat. ...
Switching social identities happens seamlessly
People can switch seamlessly between different social identities, new research shows. Each person has multiple social identities, such as: ...
‘Switching off’ specific brain cells protects against stress
Osaka, Japan – It is well known that long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious psychiatric problems. However, the ...
Avian secret: The key to agile bird flight is switching quickly between stable and unstable gliding
Images // Video While it had been assumed that unstable gliding was the key to agility in bird flight, ...
Potential savings associated with switching medication formulation
What The Study Did: Researchers analyzed the price differences between capsule and tablet or ointment and cream forms of prescription ...
Chemists at St Petersburg University discover a compound with a laser-induced ‘switching’ of biological activity
Scientists at St Petersburg University together with researchers from St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences ...
Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer: New data on risk factors for switching to active treatment
September 10, 2021 – For men with "low-risk" prostate cancer initially managed with active surveillance, cancer-related factors such as tumor grade and size are ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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How drugs can target the thick “scar tissue” of pancreatic cancer
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Study identifies key ingredient for affordable fuel cell catalysts
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate