The 26th Nagoya Medal of Organic Chemistry will be held on January 24th, 2025, with gold medalist Professor Alois Fürstner presenting lectures on catalysis and metal-carbene chemistry. Silver medalist Professor Masayuki Inoue will discuss total synthesis of highly oxygenated natural products.
Neuroscientist Inga Neumann discusses groundbreaking research on oxytocin, a neuropeptide that shapes social behavior and emotional responses. Her work has significant implications for treating social anxiety disorders and understanding stress resilience.
Research found that pectin lyase PsPL1 induces soybean cell death and immune responses, bypassing regulation by LRR proteins. Degradation products of pectin oligosaccharides activate plant resistance through recognition by distinct cell membrane receptors.
APTE 2025 focuses on emerging solutions to address transportation challenges while promoting inclusivity, reliability, and sustainability. The conference invites submissions on a broad range of topics related to transportation and the environment.
A new bone regeneration scaffold, Qx-D, shows promise in treating infected bone defects by exhibiting broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against various bacteria. The scaffold also supports the adhesion and differentiation of key cell types involved in bone regeneration.
Researchers have proposed a novel strategy utilizing ICT between D-A molecules to enhance IR photodetection. The approach leads to elevated EQE in the polaron absorption region and strong low-energy subgap absorptions, offering a pathway to high-performance next-generation IR photodetectors.
A novel disturbance rejection optimal guidance method has been proposed to enhance precision landing performance of reusable rockets. The method combines adaptive optimal steering and disturbance attenuation, allowing for improved accuracy and reduced propellant usage.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and ESE Foundation will host the first-ever World Hormone Day on April 24, 2025. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of good hormone health and improve national political engagement for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease.
Researchers from Korea University have developed a groundbreaking technique to transform fibroblasts into mature cardiomyocytes, holding promise for regenerative medicine in treating cardiovascular disease. The method combines fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4) with vitamin C to accelerate cell maturation and enhance function.
Researchers unveil groundbreaking wearable technology for continuous cardiac activity monitoring, addressing limitations of traditional stethoscopes and offering transformative solutions for early detection and effective treatment of cardiovascular conditions. The study highlights key innovations in sensor types, material innovations, ...
A cutting-edge study introduces imine-linked COFs with exceptional properties for advanced technologies and sustainability. These materials offer unprecedented opportunities for gas storage, separation, catalysis, and optoelectronics, promising breakthroughs in environmental solutions and energy-efficient technologies.
Researchers found that bumetanide treatment normalizes neonatal social communication in newborn pups with the fragile X mutation, but reduces post-pubertal social interaction. The study suggests stage-specific effects on social development and raises questions about timing and dosing of bumetanide for targeted interventions.
Icelandic researchers are searching for forgotten pieces of history in ancient, reused parchments. The study focuses on palimpsests, texts written over old manuscripts, which were common in the Middle Ages across Europe and particularly widespread in Iceland.
A new scanning method allows experts to see the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable early identification of decline. The scan method enables researchers to quantify the degree of improvement in ventilation when patients have a treatment, which could be valuable in clinical trials.
A POSTECH research team developed a groundbreaking strategy to enhance LLO material durability, extending battery lifespan by up to 84.3% after 700 cycles. The breakthrough addresses capacity fading and voltage decay issues.
A research team at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed a technology that visualizes the deformation of 'serpentine' structures in real-time through color changes. This innovation eliminates the need for complex nanofabrication processes, providing actionable design guidelines for optimizing these structures.