Researchers at DGIST have successfully developed a graphene microwave photodetector that can detect 100,000 times smaller light energy than existing detectors. The device achieved this by creating a clean electronic system, allowing electrons to move far distances without residues or dispersion.
Researchers have identified a mechanism by which cells undergo reprogramming in live mice, utilizing neighboring cells to trigger reprogramming. This process involves the secretion of proteins, including an inflammatory cytokine, that promote the reprogramming of adjacent cells.
Researchers found extreme variation in shorebird parents' nesting attendance patterns, often defying the 24-hour day-night cycle. The key underlying this variation is not starvation but rather the risk of predation.
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have developed a diagnostic tool for Familial Mediterranean Fever, which can accurately diagnose the disease and prevent kidney failure. The tool detects changes in the body's immune reaction to pyrin, a protein mutated in FMF, and has been validated in 13 patients.
Researchers at the University of Southampton have engineered human cells with a genetic circuit that produces a molecule inhibiting HIF-1, allowing cancer cells to survive in nutrient-limited environments. The study demonstrates the potential for using sentinel circuits to target diseases like cancer.
Scientists at King's College London and Imperial College London have discovered a new target receptor that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and body weight. The FFAR2 receptor helps increase feelings of fullness and reduces food intake, potentially leading to breakthroughs in obesity treatment.
A new study uses psychological research to develop a formula for social and environmental perceptions, consumer behavior, and individual actions. The researchers found that consumers' individual actions can go a long way towards optimizing the use of shared resources.
A team of researchers suggests ten clear ways for governments to protect pollination services, crucial for food production. The policies focus on improving yields in organic farming and regulating pesticides to support pollinator health.
Researchers compared three types of adult stem cells from 14 patients to determine their cardiac repair potential. Right atrial stem cells had the greatest protective effect on heart muscle cells, while ventricular stem cells promoted new blood vessel formation.
A recent study published in Molecular Metabolism has found that cholesterol from animal sources helps mice burn fat, while plant-based fats hinder it. The research suggests a critical link between gut bacteria and energy metabolism, challenging the conventional wisdom on dietary fats and obesity.
A-LEAF project, led by ICIQ, aims to build a photovoltaic device mimicking photosynthesis to produce clean fuels and raw materials using sunlight, water, and CO2. The project seeks to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.
New research led by the University of Plymouth reveals beaches along the UK's Atlantic coastline have not recovered from severe winter storms in 2013/14. Sediment losses of up to 200 m3 for every 1m strip of beach indicate potential for dramatic changes in beach equilibrium.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new technique to fine-tune metal catalysts at the atomic scale, leading to a significant boost in performance for platinum catalysts used in fuel cells. By compressing or separating atoms by just 0.01 nanometers, they found that platinum's catalytic activity nearly doubled.
Researchers found that autophagy degrades Cep63 to regulate centrosome number, preventing genomic instability. Cells deficient in autophagy have extra centrosomes, highlighting the role of autophagy in maintaining genomic stability.
Research reveals that depression is linked to arthritis and digestive system diseases, while anxiety disorders are followed by skin diseases. A strong association was also found between epilepsy and eating disorders.
Researchers found that diabetes causes a specific inflammation leading to heart arrhythmias. Two promising drugs inhibit this inflammatory process, reversing cardiac alterations in diabetic mice.
Researchers found that tree shrews have a natural immunity to HBV, with cytokine interferon-gamma playing a key role in the activation of hepatic natural killer cells. The study also revealed the importance of extracellular vesicles in regulating innate immune responses to HBV infection.
Researchers at McGill University's Montreal Neurological Institute will study motor neurons and astrocytes created from people with different forms of ALS via stem cell technology. The project aims to develop a potential screening mechanism for therapeutics and create new zebrafish models of the disease.
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers discovered that edible dormice experience increased telomere length with age, contrary to human aging. The unique life history of the species and its remarkable longevity may hold the key to understanding cellular rejuvenation.
Researchers developed a hybrid simulation program to investigate plasma oscillation and high-energy particle interaction. The program accurately reproduces experimental data, significantly improving the prediction accuracy of high-energy alpha particle distribution in fusion reactor core plasma.
Researchers at Caltech use directed evolution to persuade bacteria to create silicon-carbon bonds, which are found in pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, and computer screens. The new process has the potential to be more environmentally friendly and less expensive than current methods.
A study on rhesus macaques found that low-status animals exhibit greater antibacterial responses, while high-status animals have stronger antiviral responses. Social subordination stress influences immune-related gene expression in low-status individuals.
Researchers at CNIO found that tissue damage enables cells to adopt embryonic features through the OSKM gene system, mediated by proinflammatory molecule IL-6. This discovery could improve regenerative medicine and treatment of degenerative diseases.
A new study reveals that social status affects immune cell gene expression and response to infection in rhesus monkeys. The research found that improving social standing can reverse health disparities caused by low social status.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has been awarded a grant to turn their energy-producing waste water treatment technology into a startup company. The technology uses bacteria to clean environment-polluting waste water while generating electricity, offering a sustainable source of energy.
Researchers have found a new use for sugarcane pulp, creating highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots that can be used as biosensors and in light-emitting diodes. This innovative approach reduces agricultural waste and offers a new revenue stream for farmers.
Researchers found that very large earthquakes occur on flat fault areas, suggesting a link between fault curvature and megaquake risk. The study's findings support the idea that curvy faults are less likely to experience massive earthquakes.
Researchers found stressed individuals who used 'retrieval practice' technique outperformed non-stressed individuals, regardless of whether they restedudied or not. The study suggests that effective learning strategies can build stress-resistant memories, contradicting the common notion that stress impairs memory retrieval.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that conservation-sensitive Australasian marsupials are much older than previously thought, with some species dating back over 25 million years. The research suggests that these ancient animals were able to adapt to changing environments and survive climate change.
Researchers successfully created a catalyst that efficiently forms carbon-silicon bonds, which were previously thought impossible. The breakthrough enables the production of a wide range of silicon products.
The Toxoplasma parasite manipulates its host's immune response by producing a protein that activates and controls the p38α pathway. Researchers have now developed a method to produce an active form of p38α, allowing for the evaluation of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Physicists have created a technique to improve the production of single photons, which can be used for quantum computing and secure communication. The new method uses fibre-optics and optical switches to control photon properties.
A team of Japanese researchers revealed the mechanism for fever and bone pain caused by G-CSF, which is essential for treating hematological malignancies. The study found that PGE2 produced by neutrophils governed by sympathetic nervous system is behind the unpleasant symptoms caused by G-CSF.
A new study from Tufts University found that learning through practice testing can protect memory against the negative effects of stress. Participants who used retrieval practice showed no impairment in memory after experiencing acute stress, while those who used traditional study practice remembered fewer items overall.
EPFL scientists developed a new perovskite material with rapid and reversible magnetic properties, enabling high-density data storage systems. The material's unique photovoltaic properties allow for easy manipulation of its magnetic order via light illumination.
A team of researchers led by Alena Gsell tested four statistical indicators to predict regime shifts in lakes. While some indicators showed promise, predicting crisis points was not always successful. Collecting more frequent and advanced data could improve early warning systems for lake ecosystems.
Researchers have demonstrated a new type of quantum liquid or quantum droplet state where atoms preserve their form in absence of external confinement due to quantum effects. The discovery opens up a new research area in ultracold quantum gases and may contribute to increasing our knowledge of superfluidity.
A study by King's College London found that black men face barriers to participating in prostate cancer research, including mistrust of researchers and a preference for traditional medicines. The researchers suggest community-driven engagement and dissemination of reliable information as ways to improve inclusion.
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered how the human antibody C10 prevents Zika infection by locking proteins into place, preventing viral DNA entry. Disrupting fusion with C10 may be more effective than targeting docking in preventing Zika infection.
Researchers have identified four new species of parasites infecting an invasive freshwater fish in Japan. The discovery sheds light on the role of parasites in natural ecosystems and their potential impact on native species.