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| Potential new CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:32 PM PDT Researchers are studying a potential new chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) treatment for multiple myeloma. |
| Differences in human, mouse brain cells have important implications for disease research Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT A study comparing brain cells known as astrocytes in humans and mice found that mouse astrocytes are more resilient to oxidative stress, a damaging imbalance that is a mechanism behind many neurological disorders. |
| Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT Biomedical engineering researchers developed a new cell classifier tool that takes a higher-resolution look at the life cycle of neuroepithelial stem cells, which led to the discovery and exploration of a new resting phase called Neural G0. This knowledge could help scientists to better understand glioma brain tumors and develop new methods of treatment. |
| Optical tweezer technology tweaked to overcome dangers of heat Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT Researchers have created a new version of optical tweezer technology that fixes a heating problem, a development that could open the already highly regarded tools to new types of research and simplify processes for using them today. |
| Unbroken: New soft electronics don't break, even when punctured Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT A team of researchers has created a new type of soft electronics, paving the way for devices that are self-healing, reconfigurable, and recyclable. These skin-like circuits are soft and stretchy, sustain numerous damage events under load without losing electrical conductivity, and can be recycled to generate new circuits at the end of a product's life. |
| Scientists use NASA satellite data to track ocean microplastics from space Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:56 PM PDT Scientists have developed an innovative way to use NASA satellite data to track the movement of tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean. |
| More intense predation in the tropics can limit marine invasions Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:56 PM PDT Marine biologists tested predictions about biological invasions, first in Panama and then in an experiment of unprecedented geographic scale. |
| Engineered yeast could expand biofuels' reach Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:56 PM PDT Researchers found a way to reduce cellulosic feedstocks' toxicity to yeast, making it feasible to use these abundant feedstocks to produce ethanol, biodiesel, or bioplastics. |
| Nanotech OLED electrode liberates 20% more light, could slash display power consumption Posted: 25 Jun 2021 12:56 PM PDT A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much more energy efficient. |
| One 'ring' to rule them all: Curious interlocked molecules show dual response Posted: 25 Jun 2021 10:01 AM PDT Scientists design polymers infused with a stress-sensitive molecular unit that respond to external forces by switching on their fluorescence. The researchers demonstrate the fluorescence to be dependent on the magnitude of force and show that it is possible to detect both, reversible and irreversible polymer deformations, opening the door to the exploration of new force regimes in polymers. |
| Having the same nurse for home health visits may prevent rehospitalization for people with dementia Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:04 AM PDT People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study. |
| Emissions cause delay in rainfall Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:04 AM PDT Rising greenhouse gases and declining aerosols have triggered an approximate four-day delay in rainfall over tropical land and the Sahel. |
| People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:04 AM PDT Although the United States is the only wealthy nation that doesn't guarantee paid leave to mothers or fathers after the arrival of a new child, Americans endorse providing paid time off for parents nearly as much as people from other countries. About 82% of Americans support paid maternity leave, just slightly less than the 86% who support it in 26 wealthy nations, a new study shows. |
| Scientists discover how dengue vaccine fails to protect against disease Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:04 AM PDT Researchers discovered that a small subpopulation of antibodies binding to unique sites on each serotype are linked to protection. The research provides important information for vaccine developers to consider when creating a dengue vaccine, which has long eluded scientists. |
| Putting functional proteins in their place Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:03 AM PDT Using DNA, scientists organized bioactive proteins in desired 2D and 3D ordered arrays -- promising for structural biology, biomedicine, and more. |
| Bigger may not always be better: Density governs receptor activation on immune cells Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:03 AM PDT Scientists have gained novel insights into how an important class of immune receptors called tumor necrosis factor receptors (TNFR) are activated. |
| Using radio signals to image hidden and speeding objects Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT Researchers have developed a method for using radio signals to create real-time images and videos of hidden and moving objects, which could help firefighters find escape routes or victims inside buildings filled with fire and smoke. The technique could also help track hypersonic objects such as missiles and space debris. |
| Can a calculator predict your risk of dementia? Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT Researchers have built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain and how they can reduce their risk of being diagnosed with dementia in the next five years. |
| AI used to predict unknown links between viruses and mammals Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT A new study could help scientists mitigate the future spread of zoonotic and livestock diseases caused by existing viruses. Researchers have used a form or artificial intelligence (AI) called machine-learning to predict more than 20,000 unknown associations between known viruses and susceptible mammalian species. |
| Small-scale engineering could bring big progress in medical care Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT Researchers are using bioengineering to trigger and control cell differentiation and transition is expand possibilities for diagnostics, vaccine development and therapeutic treatments. |
| Scientists develop CRISPR/Cas9-based gene drive in plants Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT Researchers have created a CRISPR-Cas9-based gene drive designed for plants. The new technology, which allows scientists to cut and copy key genetic elements, helps scientists breed plants that defend against crop diseases and withstand the impacts of climate change. |
| Early findings of Alzheimer's study in diverse populations now available to researchers Posted: 24 Jun 2021 05:04 PM PDT A growing trove of data to help scientists understand the biology of Alzheimer's disease among diverse populations within the context of sociocultural, behavioral and environmental factors is now available. |
| Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues Posted: 24 Jun 2021 02:08 PM PDT Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest level of our atmosphere) can now be forecasted with accuracy up to two weeks in advance, a remarkable improvement over current systems that can accurately predict ozone levels only three days ahead. The new artificial intelligence system could lead to improved ways to control high ozone problems and even contribute to solutions for climate change issues. |
| Recycling next-generation solar panels fosters green planet Posted: 24 Jun 2021 02:08 PM PDT Designing a recycling strategy for a new, forthcoming generation of photovoltaic solar cells - made from metal halide perovskites, a family of crystalline materials with structures like the natural mineral calcium titanate - will add a stronger dose of environmental friendliness to a green industry, according to new research. |
| Quantum dots keep atoms spaced to boost catalysis Posted: 24 Jun 2021 02:08 PM PDT Engineers use graphene quantum dots to trap transition metals for high atom loading in single atom catalysis. |
| Optical superoscillation without side waves Posted: 24 Jun 2021 02:08 PM PDT A sharp-edged aperture is a promising solution for eliminating side lobes from superoscillatory waves. |
| Muscling up with nanoparticle-based anti-inflammatory therapy Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:17 PM PDT Researchers have developed a new approach in which specifically designed anti-inflammatory nanoparticles (NPs) that could be applied locally and selectively to chronically inflamed muscles severely affected or at more immediate risk of deterioration, and maybe difficult to reach with oral therapeutics. |
| Herbivore gut fungi found to produce unique building blocks of antibiotics Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:17 PM PDT Chemical engineers have been researching the anaerobic fungi found in the guts of herbivores, which make it possible for those animals to fuel themselves with sugars and starches extracted from fibrous plants. Recent work has centered on how these powerful fungi might be used to extract value-added products from the nonedible parts of plants -- roots, stems and leaves -- that are generally considered waste products. |
| Genetic discovery could help guide treatment for aggressive childhood cancer Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:16 PM PDT A new study could lead to improved decision making in assigning treatments for children with the aggressive cancer rhabdomyosarcoma after revealing key genetic changes underlying development of the disease. |
| Alaska infrastructure at risk of earlier failure Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:16 PM PDT Roads, bridges, pipelines and other types of infrastructure in Alaska and elsewhere in the Arctic will deteriorate faster than expected due to a failure by planners to account for the structures' impact on adjacent permafrost, according to new research. |
| How immune cells can be trained to fight infections Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:16 PM PDT The body's immune cells fight off microbes and other invaders, and can also be reprogrammed or 'trained' to respond even more aggressively to such threats, report scientists who have discovered the fundamental rule underlying this process in a particular class of cells. Their findings could help pave the way for targeted strategies to enhance the immune system. |
| Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:16 PM PDT Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence of light and a silver nanoparticle catalyst. Their validation study - made possible through the use of a high-resolution analytical technique - could pave the way for CO2-reduction technologies that allow industrial-scale production of renewable carbon-based fuels. |
| Gastrulation research reveals novel details about embryonic development Posted: 24 Jun 2021 12:26 PM PDT Scientists revise the current textbook knowledge about gastrulation, the formation of the basic body plan during embryonic development. Their study in mice has implications for cell replacement strategies and cancer research. |
| Vegetation growth in Northern Hemisphere stunted by water constraints in warming climate Posted: 24 Jun 2021 12:26 PM PDT A new study of vegetation growth in the Northern Hemisphere over the past 30 years has found that vegetation is becoming increasingly water-limited as global temperatures increase, which has the potential to reduce plants' ability to absorb atmospheric CO2, increasing greenhouse gasses. |
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