Researchers have discovered a way to use existing semiconductors to detect a wider range of light, including infrared. This technology allows for improved detectors and solar cells that can absorb infrared light.
A study found a significant reduction in HPV types 16 and 18 infections among young women in England after the introduction of the HPV vaccination program. The prevalence dropped from 1 in 5 to 1 in 15 among those aged 16-18, with the lowest rates among vaccinated individuals.
Researchers found that nearly one-third of pediatric kidney cancer cases are linked to the Lin28 gene, which holds promise for regenerating damaged kidneys. The study's findings suggest that controlled expression of Lin28 can promote kidney development and may lead to new therapeutic targets for treating Wilms tumors.
Researchers found a genetic connection between APOBEC family of genes and breast cancer development. The study linked the genes to mutations present in half of all cancer types, supporting their role in cancer-causing processes.
A study published in Nature Genetics identified a large number of heritable genes associated with disease risk, providing a new resource for understanding the genetic control of transcription. The researchers analyzed blood sample data from twins and found that heritable genes are more likely to be associated with disease.
A Stanford team decodes genetic instructions in embryonic cells, revealing how they transform into specialized cell types. They focus on lung cells, capturing precise gene activity at different stages of development, shedding light on alveolar type I and II cells' unique properties.
Human embryonic stem cells grown on soft, synthetic micropost carpets made of polydimethylsiloxane turn into nerve cells faster and more often than those grown on traditional plates or rigid carpets. This breakthrough could advance stem cell therapies for diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
A study by UCL researchers has uncovered the underlying cause of hyper-susceptibility to infection in cirrhosis patients, which is due to overproduction of prostaglandin E2. The authors suggest that administering albumin infusions could reverse immune suppression and prevent infections in these patients.
A team of scientists has published a study revealing novel cellular and molecular elements of muscle repair. Researchers found that HDACis drugs create an environment conducive for FAPs to direct muscle regeneration in early stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but fail to work later.
Researchers developed a new adaptive optics technology that rapidly corrects for light-bending distortions in microscopic images. The technique, inspired by astronomy and ophthalmology, brings into focus fine structures and subcellular organelles in nerve cells deep within living brain tissue.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new type of tiny particle that can be used to authenticate currency, electronic parts, and luxury goods. The particles contain colored stripes of nanocrystals that glow brightly when lit up with near-infrared light.
Researchers have developed a new mouse model that accurately replicates the progression of Alzheimer's disease in humans. The models are characterized by early accumulation of Abeta peptides and cognitive dysfunction similar to human patients.
Scientists at Yale University have developed a faster way to identify and characterize complex alloys known as bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), which are stronger than steel. The new method allows researchers to screen about 3,000 alloys per day, significantly reducing the time needed for discovery.
A study published in the Journal of Heredity has found recent wolf-dog hybridization in the Caucasus region. The research team analyzed DNA samples from wolf and dog fur, scat, and blood, and discovered that about ten percent of dogs and wolves sampled had hybrid ancestry.
Scientists have discovered a link between hereditary trauma and short RNA molecules, which can be passed down from one generation to the next. The research found that traumatic stress alters the expression of microRNAs in mice, leading to behavioral symptoms such as depression and altered metabolism.
Research confirms that fish living on coral reefs with high levels of carbon dioxide are less able to detect predator odors. The study found that these fish were also bolder and more likely to engage in risky behavior, but had fewer differences in species richness or composition.