Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered a protein called Homer that strengthens the link between drug addiction and long-term memory. The study found that Homer binds to nerve cells' message-receiving structures, potentially leading to new treatments for addiction.
Researchers use infrared spectrometer to study Comet Hale-Bopp, revealing an abundance of silicate grains with crystalline and amorphous structures. The findings provide valuable clues about the comet's makeup and potential origins of the solar system.
Researchers at Cornell University have achieved a breakthrough in materials science by growing single crystals of any material on a semiconductor substrate. This technique opens doors for manufacturing new classes of devices in optoelectronics and microelectronics, including lasers, detectors, sensors, and computer chips.
Researchers at Brown University have discovered a novel method for delivering drugs orally using tiny, biocompatible beads that stick to intestinal tissues and slowly erode to release drugs. The technique has shown promise in treating inflammatory bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
A study of wild guppies in Trinidad found they can evolve between 10,000 to 10 million times faster than the fossil record. This suggests short-term experiments can provide insight into evolutionary changes over millions of years.
Brown University researchers have developed a novel oral drug delivery system using erodible plastic microspheres that can improve the efficacy of drugs like insulin. The microspheres, engineered with bioadhesive polymers, increase absorption rates and enhance therapeutic effects.