Recent research points to the potential utility of a familiar sounding foe-herpes virus-in the fight against cancer.
The idea: the virus has evolved to commandeer cellular machinery in order activate signaling pathways inside cells and these…
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New AI tool reveals single-cell structure of chromosomes — in 3D
In a major leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, two scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can predict the 3D shape of chromosomes inside individual cells — helping…
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Timing, consistency of activity linked to better fitness
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock — known as the circadian rhythm — might influence that behavior and much more.
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A high-fat diet sets off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain
Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems — not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
At the cellular level, hundreds of changes take place in response to a high-fat diet….
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New 2D quantum sensor breakthrough offers new opportunities for magnetic field detection
A team of physicists at the University of Cambridge has unveiled a breakthrough in quantum sensing by demonstrating the use of spin defects in Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) as powerful, room-temperature sensors capable of detecting vectorial…
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Gene editing disrupts Huntington’s mutation in mice
Broad Institute researchers have developed a way to edit the genetic sequences at the root of Huntington’s disease and Friedreich’s ataxia.
The conditions are two of more than 40 severe neurological disorders caused by three-letter stretches of…
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Green hydrogen: MXene boosts the effectiveness of catalysts
MXenes are adept at hosting catalytically active particles. This property can be exploited to create more potent catalyst materials that significantly accelerate and enhance the oxygen evolution reaction, which is one of the bottlenecks in the…
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Observing one-dimensional anyons: Exotic quasiparticles in the coldest corners of the universe
Scientists led by Hanns-Christoph Nägerl have observed anyons — quasiparticles that differ from the familiar fermions and bosons — in a one-dimensional quantum system for the first time. The results, published in Nature, may contribute to a…
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Mother’s warmth in childhood influences teen health by shaping perceptions of social safety
Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new UCLA Health research points to an important underlying process: children’s sense of social safety.
The study, published…
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Coastal Alaska wolves exposed to high mercury concentrations from eating sea otters
In late 2020, a female coastal wolf collared for a study on predation patterns unexpectedly died in southeastern Alaska.
The wolf, No. 202006, was only four years old.
“We spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out the cause of her death by…