New genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could…
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Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries.…
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain components in these machines are experiencing. If we can monitor force in real time, we can prevent a…
Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device was able to power simple wearable electronics from human sweat.
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology could help decrease greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.
Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices such as LED lights, solar panels, and smoke detectors.
The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites have attracted a lot of interest because they are durable at high temperature and their low density…
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By turning ultraviolet radiation into red or orange light, these scientists are making “unusable”…
Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to their environment, which goes beyond typical materials like inert plastics used to make so many of…
Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly increases power generation.
The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones. Osteoporosis is caused by the loss of bone material. Aging increases the risk of developing…
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by encasing them in tiny droplets and tagging each one with DNA “barcodes”, detecting more detail than…
Scientists aboard the International Space Station test if bacteria can get vital metals out of rock under low gravity conditions.
Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as well as some frozen water and gases in the air. If you wanted to build a shelter or structure, you…
Current antimicrobial fabrics have dangerous downsides - researchers have found a safe approach using essential oils. @ryant_kirby
As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not be so far off from finding life on other planets!
Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first developed in the 1990s that enabled scientists to target and modify particular genes without damaging the…
A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung are planning to launch a number of satellite constellations. These satellites will allow users to…
Could dead or living #fungi be used as a biofilter to trap and remove #methane, the potent #greenhousegas, from the atmosphere? Researchers including @shroominn from @UMNews tested both living and dead fungal biomass to determine their…
Can #airplanes fly on #Mars? Maybe! Find out the perfect wing shape for flying in the thin Martian atmosphere.
Nature has been able to filter out CO2 from our air for millions of years. So how might a battery prove to be our own artificial tree? #sustainability #environment #carbonemissions
Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could help determine how and why the disease develops.
Research shows that hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and longer recovery times.
Scientists showed that proteins in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with MS mimic proteins found in the Epstein-Barr virus.
Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This treatment could help researchers fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.
People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, so people with Type 1 diabetes have to…
A type of coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease called COVID-19. This disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and made a historic impact on people’s lives. Out of the millions of people infected by the virus, the…
A recent epidemiological study has found that 9826 steps a day may be the optimal step count to lower the risk of dementia.
Scientists used a large-scale comparison of pairwise membrane protein interactions to reveal a complete network of the immune system.
By analyzing cervical tissue of women who had hysterectomies, researchers found that the virus sets off a domino effect in the tissue that puts cell division into overdrive, increasing the risk that it will become cancer.
Scientists at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute recently completed a Phase 1 trial for a new therapy for non-small cell lung cancer called TIL
The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infects over 90% of the adult population in the world and causes the disease commonly known as “mono” or mononucleosis. In children, mono often does not cause symptoms. When mono does cause symptoms, they…
Their original killer T cells had turned into special helper T cells with two abilities: killing invading cells and helping other immune cells “see” invading cells.
A modified herpes virus is being tested for its ability to treat skin cancer, and it is predicted to work best when the tumors are small.
A recent study in mice demonstrated that "immunotherapy," using a special cell called a B7-H3 CAR T Cell, was able to shrink bone and brain tumors and improve overall survival.
Scientists have been developing vaccines to protect against disease for years. Most of these vaccines have been prophylactic, meaning they work by preventing disease. Some vaccines can now also be therapeutic, meaning they are used when…
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began in late 2019, and it is no secret that it has shaken up the healthcare system. Severe COVID-19 symptoms are more common in those with preexisting health conditions. The UK Coronavirus Cancer Monitoring Project…
Prostate cancer is a non-fatal form of uncontrolled cellular growth that starts within the prostate gland, part of the male reproductive system. As prostate cancer tends to not present any major symptoms until the late stages of the…
Researchers from Guangzhou Institute of Oncology recently published a study with findings about how breast to bone metastasis works.
This study found that patients who took the medication nilotinib survived about as long as with imatinib, but had fewer side effects.
This study used the Harvard Step Test and muscle group strength testing to determine appropriate levels of physical fitness for cancer survivors of different ages, sexes, and health histories.
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Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could…
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Researchers show that mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of…
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Research shows that hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…
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Scientists have observed that lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and…
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Scientists showed that proteins in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with MS mimic proteins found in the Epstein-Barr virus.
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Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This…
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Scientists have shown that urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how…
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People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1…
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A type of coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease called COVID-19. This disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and made a…
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On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…