O’Donnell Brain Institute researcher says findings may lead to a simple screening test for early detection of cognitive impairment. New technologies that can capture subtle…
Solar Sleuths: How 1,000 Undergraduates Helped Solve the Sun’s Hottest Mystery
In a collaborative effort by physicists and nearly 1,000 students, a study found that solar flares may not be responsible for superheating the sun’s corona,…
Revolutionizing Protein Design – Engineering a Perfect Molecular Match
EPFL researchers have created novel protein binders that can seamlessly attach to important targets, including the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, by utilizing ‘fingerprints’ generated through…
Revolutionizing Protein Design – Engineering a Perfect Molecular Match
EPFL researchers have created novel protein binders that can seamlessly attach to important targets, including the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, by utilizing ‘fingerprints’ generated through…
Gene Editing Gets a Triple Boost: “Happy Accident” Leads to Enhanced CRISPR Efficiency
Scientists have enhanced the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing by threefold using interstrand crosslinks, without resorting to viral material for delivery. This approach boosts the…
Gene Editing Gets a Triple Boost: “Happy Accident” Leads to Enhanced CRISPR Efficiency
Scientists have enhanced the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing by threefold using interstrand crosslinks, without resorting to viral material for delivery. This approach boosts the…
The Generosity Divide: How Political Views Shape Altruistic Behavior
The results from a survey of 46,000 individuals in 68 countries indicate that a tendency towards altruism is less prevalent among those with conservative ideologies….
Scientists Invent a New Type of Battery – The Oxygen-Ion Battery
Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna) have developed a groundbreaking oxygen-ion battery, which boasts exceptional durability, eliminates the need for rare elements, and solves the problem…
Brain Cancer Breakthrough: Glioblastoma Therapy Doubles Down on Tumor Destruction
A groundbreaking new study introduces a promising therapy for glioblastoma that combines oncolytic virus injections into tumors with intravenous immunotherapy. The treatment, which is safe…
Unmasking Long COVID: How SARS-CoV-2 Plays Mind Tricks With Your Pain
New research findings may contribute to the understanding of pathophysiology and help validate novel therapies for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 infection can…