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New Molecule Discovered to Treat Asthma Challenges

A new study carried out by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces…

Life & Chemistry

Breakthrough Study on T Cell Activation Control by USU Researchers

A team of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) researchers led by Dr. Brian Schaefer, Associate Professor in USU’s Department of…

Life & Chemistry

MEMS Nanoinjector Enhances Genetic Modification Techniques

The ability to transfer a gene or DNA sequence from one animal into the genome of another plays a critical role in a wide range of medical research—including…

Innovative Products

Multilayer Nanofibre Masks: A Solution for Pollution Protection

Haze is usually composed of pollutants in the form of tiny suspended particles or fine mists/droplets emitted from vehicles, coal-burning power plants and…

Studies and Analyses

Study: Paint and Solvent Exposure Risks for Brain Health

“Our findings are particularly important because exposure to solvents is very common, even in industrialized countries like the United States.” said study…

Earth Sciences

West Antarctic Glaciers’ Decline: New Study Reveals Urgency

The study presents multiple lines of evidence, incorporating 40 years of observations that indicate the glaciers in the Amundsen Sea sector of West Antarctica…

Physics & Astronomy

Clear View for Extremely Large Telescope with New IR Filter

In contrast to telescopes stationed in outer space, earth based telescopes inevitably measure interference signals in the atmosphere. In order to filter out…

Life & Chemistry

Scientists Uncover Enzyme Secrets Behind Simvastatin

Take the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin. First marketed commercially as Zocor, the statin drug has generated billions of dollars in annual sales. In…

Materials Sciences

New ORNL Technique Creates Air-Stable Water Droplet Networks

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method to create air-stable water droplet networks known as droplet…

Life & Chemistry

Early Insights Into Y-Chromosome Degeneration Explained

In many species, the possession of X and Y chromosomes determines whether an individual develops into a male or female. In humans, for example, individuals who…

Studies and Analyses

Primates and patience — the evolutionary roots of self control

A chimpanzee will wait more than two minutes to eat six grapes, but a black lemur would rather eat two grapes now than wait any longer than 15 seconds for a…

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Bridging Scales in Tribology and Wear: Expert Insights

The list of confirmed external speakers includes:

Life & Chemistry

Surprising Species Shake-Up Revealed in New Study

Which makes Nick Gotelli’s new report in the journal Science rather surprising.

Health & Medicine

Medications Aid Adults in Reducing Alcohol Use Disorders

he work, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),…

Studies and Analyses

Improving Iowa’s Air Quality: New Study Insights

With warmer weather, it's time to get outdoors. And now you can breathe easy about it: A new study from the University of Iowa reports Iowa's air quality falls…

Health & Medicine

Virginia Tech Reveals 5-Star Ratings for New Football Helmets

Virginia Tech has updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual…

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