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IDIBELL and Dexeus Mujer will study embryonic development by human embryo genome edition
The team of Dra. Anna Veiga, who leads the study, will optimize the CRISPR/Cas9 technique to modify the human embryo genome
Social control among immune cells improves defense against infections
Immune cells activated by pathogens perceive each other and thus mutually control their proliferation; this mechanism could improve immune therapies for cancer
Build-up of brain proteins affects genes in Alzheimer’s disease
New research has shed fresh light on how the build-up of two proteins in the brain might affect the activity of genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Exeter worked in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company…
The nose knows: Study establishes airborne exposure to harmful algal blooms’ toxins
Study explores link between human nasal and environmental microcystin concentrations
UC research could help reduce disease incidence in organ donors
Research aims to help identify African American donors at risk of developing kidney disease
Coincidences influence the onset and ending of ice ages
When we predict future climate, it is important to understand the climate of the past. We do. Mostly. Some details are still debatable. An example of that are the periodicities of ice ages – that is, how ice ages come…
Personalized cancer vaccines
Therapeutic cancer vaccines were first developed 100 years ago and have remained broadly ineffective to date. Before tangible results can be achieved, two major obstacles must be overcome. Firstly, since tumor mutations are unique to each patient, cancer cell antigens…
A novel formulation to explain heat propagation
Researchers at EPFL and MARVEL have developed a novel formulation that describes how heat spreads within crystalline materials. This can explain why and under which conditions heat propagation becomes fluid-like rather than diffusive. Their equations will make it easier to…
Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk
Patients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new study from the University of British Columbia. In particular, those who consistently took…
Why the goby can conquer the waters of the world
The round goby, one of the most common invasive freshwater fish in the world, boasts a particularly robust immune system, which could be one of the reasons for its excellent adaptability. This is the result of genome research by an…
Orb-weaver spiders’ yellow and black pattern helps them lure prey
Researchers from Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and the UK placed cardboard cut-out models of the golden orb-weaver, Nephila pilipes , onto real webs in the field. Testing different combinations of colours and patterns they discovered that both the yellow colour and…
Secularism and tolerance of minority groups predicts future prosperity of countries
Secular cultures which are tolerant of minority groups and respectful of individuals’ rights tend to have more wealth, education and democracy, a new study by University of Bristol scientists has found. New research, which surveyed nearly half a million people…
DIY tools TalkBox and SenseBox help people with disabilities to communicate
The new devices, developed by a collaborative team based in the US and Kenya, are easy to use and allow people in different cultural contexts to quickly enhance their ability to communicate
Trial shows using two drugs not better than one when treating MRSA blood infections
Researchers attempting to improve the treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood infections have discovered the combination of two antibiotics was no better than one, and led to more adverse effects
Research points to potential brain marker of stress and its effects on problem solving
Two pilot study findings show promise, but require further examination
Social control among immune cells improves defense against infections
Immune cells activated by pathogens perceive each other and thus mutually control their proliferation; this mechanism could improve immune therapies for cancer
Build-up of brain proteins affects genes in Alzheimer’s disease
New research has shed fresh light on how the build-up of two proteins in the brain might affect the activity of genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Exeter worked in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company…
UC research could help reduce disease incidence in organ donors
Research aims to help identify African American donors at risk of developing kidney disease
Coincidences influence the onset and ending of ice ages
When we predict future climate, it is important to understand the climate of the past. We do. Mostly. Some details are still debatable. An example of that are the periodicities of ice ages – that is, how ice ages come…
Lupus patients who take their medications lower their diabetes risk
Patients with lupus who take their medications as prescribed have much lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a common complication of the disease, finds a new study from the University of British Columbia. In particular, those who consistently took…
Why the goby can conquer the waters of the world
The round goby, one of the most common invasive freshwater fish in the world, boasts a particularly robust immune system, which could be one of the reasons for its excellent adaptability. This is the result of genome research by an…
Stroke: Macrophages migrate from the blood
Molecular switch in bone marrow stem cells helps research into inflammatory processes in the brain
Storm-induced sea level spikes differ in origin on US east, gulf coasts
The U.S. East and Gulf Coasts differ in how ocean and atmospheric circulation and sea level interact to produce storm surges, and both regions will experience greater storm surges as global warming progresses, according to new research from a University…
Pedal to the metal: Speeding up treatments for ALS
Surprise! Disease-prompting bundles of proteins found within cells are cleared by unexpected processes; that knowledge could lead to ALS therapeutic solutions
Bayreuth researchers discover new arsenic compounds in rice fields
Risk or opportunity for rice cultivation?
Texas Tech researcher contributes to ‘roadmap’ for greater gender equity in academia
Emily Dhurandhar was part of a collaboration that reviewed what holds women back and what institutions can do to help.
Dartmouth professors elected senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
Two members of Dartmouth College’s faculty have been named to the National Academy of Inventors ‘ (NAI) 2020 class of Senior Members: Laura Ray , senior associate dean of faculty development and professor of engineering, and Stuart Trembly , associate…
Scientists invent germ-fighting fabric for health care
UMass Lowell researchers win $400K grant for their work
New research shows how the malaria parasite grows and multiplies
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding how the parasite that causes malaria is able to multiply at such an alarming rate, which could be a vital clue in discovering how it has evolved, and how it can be…
Ancient Antarctic ice melt increased sea levels by 3+ meters — and it could happen again
Rising ocean temperatures drove the melting of Antarctic ice sheets and caused extreme sea level rise more than 100,000 years ago, a new international study led by UNSW Sydney shows — and the scientists say we’re headed in that direction again
Is modern urban life making us unhealthy?
New grant will help Bristol scientists find out
Citizen scientists discover rare cosmic pairing
Brown dwarfs traversing space together, but separated by billions of miles, puzzle scientists
Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents
Too much time sitting still – sedentary behaviour – is linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, finds a new UCL-led study. The Lancet Psychiatry study found that an additional 60 minutes of light activity (such as…
Foot-and-mouth-disease virus could help target the deadliest cancer
The foot-and-mouth-disease virus is helping scientists to tackle a common cancer with the worst survival rate – pancreatic cancer. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have identified a peptide, or protein fragment, taken from the foot-and-mouth-disease virus that targets…
‘Genetic rewiring’ drives cancer’s drug resistance
A tiny molecule of RNA – known as ‘micro RNA’ – plays a key role in ‘rewiring’ cancer cells so they can resist the effects of chemotherapy, a new study reveals. The discovery opens up the possibility of creating new…
Yale study adds to evidence of diabetes drug link to heart problems
A new study published by The BMJ adds to evidence that rosiglitazone – a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes – is associated with increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure. This study led by the Yale School…
Understanding how laws affect public health: An update on legal epidemiology
February 11, 2020 – Laws can have important effects on public health risks and outcomes, while research can provide key evidence to inform effective health-related laws and policies. An introduction to the increasingly influential field of legal epidemiology is presented…
PIONEER milestone – First two datasets uploaded into the PIONEER Big Data platform
In an important step forward the first datasets have been transferred into the PIONEER Big Data platform by PIONEER partner Erasmus University Medical Centre (MC). Through the application of Big Data and the analyses of real-world evidence PIONEER aims to…
Children detect the a speaker’s politeness both through intonation and facial expression
The first study demonstrating this in children under 3 was conducted by Iris Hübscher and Laura Wagner, with Pilar Prieto
New sensor provides better leak protection in buildings
A new, battery-free sensor can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems. The tiny device, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, uses nanotechnology to power itself and send an alert to…
Dancing matter: New form of movement of cyclic macromolecules discovered
Physicists show unique polymer behavior using computer simulations
UTA’s Maddalena named fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society
A career of discovery
Making 3-D printing smarter with machine learning
Manufacturers, medical device companies and the general public will soon have access to powerful AI-driven 3-D printing software, the result of six years of research
Cairo car drivers exposed to dangerous levels of pollution, new study finds
Car drivers in Cairo are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution, finds an unprecedented new study from the University of Surrey. Greater Cairo, which is the sixth largest city in the world, is home to 2.4 million cars and…
DNA misfolding in white blood cells increases risk for type 1 diabetes
New Penn Medicine study shows, in mice, that changes in DNA sequence may cause chromosomes to misfold in a way that elevates the risk for autoimmune diseases
PolyU develops the world’s most comprehensive automated multiplex diagnostic system for detecting infectious respiratory pathogens in a single test
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today announced the development of the world’s most comprehensive automated multiplex diagnostic system (the System) which includes a fully automated machine and a multiplex full-screening panel for the point-of-care genetic testing (POCT) of respiratory…
Software updates slowing you down?
Texas A&M researchers, along with computer scientists at Intel Labs, have designed a tool to identify the source of errors caused by software updates.
Prebiotics help mice fight melanoma by activating anti-tumor immunity
LA JOLLA, CALIF. – Feb. 11, 2020 – Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that two prebiotics, mucin and inulin, slowed the growth of melanoma in mice by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.…
Hybrid transistor improves next-generation displays
An innovative manufacturing technique developed by KAUST researchers has led to the development of hybrid organic transistors for use in next-generation electronic displays and large-area electronics. Thin-film transistors (TFTs) made from metal oxides have useful properties, including optical transparency and…