Hao Yan leads elite team to develop nano-scale devices mimicking biological systems, aiming to simplify biochemical pathways and advance biomedicine and energy research. The $6.25M award supports ASU's biomimetics and bio-inspired engineering research program.
A study by Arizona State University researchers identified a possible molecular link between sweet taste perception and the state of internal energy in honey bees. By suppressing two genes, they discovered that bees can become more sensitive to sweet taste, similar to people with Type 1 diabetes.
A new test, RapidChek SELECTTM Salmonella, detects Salmonella Typhi shedding in stool with a 10-fold to 1000-fold improvement over traditional methods. This technology assesses the degree and duration of shedding after immunization, ensuring vaccine efficacy and community safety.
Researchers will assess nine ecosystem services provided by grasslands before and after woody plant encroachment in Kansas and New Mexico. The study aims to understand the ecological, economic, and social consequences of this dramatic change.
A study led by Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict investigated what drives generosity among Muslims and Catholics. The researchers found that both groups value community and connecting with people in need, as well as a sense of duty to their faith. They also discovered commonalities in the ways rel...
Arizona State University has secured a four-year, $30.7 million defense contract to develop an immunosignaturing diagnostic technology for rapid detection of infectious diseases. The technology aims to detect exposure before symptoms occur, allowing for timely treatment and prevention of further spread.
The NIH has awarded $400,000 to Arizona State University's Kevin Bennett to develop a non-invasive method for detecting nephritis, a common form of kidney disease. The new technology uses magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic nanoparticles to extract information about the kidney's function and location.
Research reveals that gut microbes fine-tune body weight by extracting energy from food, with changes in diet and environment significantly altering their composition. The study suggests that therapeutic modification of the gut microbiome may offer a promising approach to treating obesity and related health conditions.
Sander van der Leeuw, dean of Arizona State University's School of Sustainability, was recognized as a 'Champion of the Earth' for his work on human-environmental relations and innovation. He emphasized the need to change mindsets and attitudes to make sustainability a core of everyday behavior.
Researchers at Arizona State University have discovered a faint infant galaxy 13 billion light-years away, revealing insights into the early universe's formation. The team, led by Sangeeta Malhotra and James Rhoads, identified the galaxy using a unique technique that allows for sensitive searches in infrared wavelengths.
An international team led by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has used the world's most powerful X-ray laser to obtain ultrahigh-resolution views of nano-crystals of biomolecules, including a small protein found in egg whites. This technique enables researchers to view molecular dynamics at a time-scale never observed before.
Researchers at Arizona State University and NASA have developed a new technique for detecting bone loss using isotope analysis. This method is more sensitive than current X-ray methods and poses less risk to patients, making it a promising tool for early detection of diseases such as osteoporosis.
Recent advances in nanopore sequencing, developed by Stuart Lindsay, demonstrate improved DNA reads and can pinpoint individual bases with greater than 90% accuracy. This technology has the potential to become ubiquitous at a cost below $1000 per genome.
Researchers are developing protein microarray technology to identify early signs of diseases such as diabetes and cancers. This technique allows for the simultaneous analysis of thousands of proteins, facilitating high specificity and reduced cost.
New findings from NASA's Dawn spacecraft provide the first geological overview of asteroid (4)Vesta, confirming two giant impact basins in its southern hemisphere. The surface is complex and varied, with abundant impact craters and preserved ejecta blankets, but no evidence of volcanic features.
Researchers have developed a new approach to speed up vaccine development by identifying immunomodulators like B2, which enhance immune response and even shrink cancerous tumors. This method uses expression library immunization to rapidly screen entire genomes for desired biological functions.
Archaeologists are utilizing information from multiple disciplines to inform and enhance their data, providing new insights into social systems, economic processes, and political dynamics. The field has expanded beyond anthropology to include perspectives from sociology and other social sciences.
High-resolution photos of Martian lava flows reveal coiling spiral patterns that resemble snail or nautilus shells, a new form of lava flow discovered by Arizona State University graduate student Andrew Ryan. The discovery suggests possible interactions between lava flows and water floods in the Elysium volcanic province.
Immunosignaturing uses random sequence arrays of peptides to trawl for antibodies to disease, producing a machine-readable image of immune activity that can be used to diagnose a broad range of ailments. The technique has been tested as a diagnostic for over 20 diseases and shows good correlation between serum and plasma samples.
Researchers have discovered that six unnatural nucleic acid polymers can share information with DNA, shedding light on the origins of life. The discovery opens up practical applications for molecular medicine, including new diagnostics and therapeutics.
A yearlong science education program connects K-8 teachers from central Phoenix to those in Panama, empowering them to teach critical thinking skills, science knowledge, and cultural awareness. The project utilizes Vidyo technology to create a global classroom, fostering connections among middle school students.
An international group of scientists proposes a plan to describe 10 million species in less than 50 years, leveraging worldwide collections and technological advances. This mission aims to chart the biosphere and understand the origin, organization, and sustainability of biodiversity.
Arizona State University's Global Institute of Sustainability will develop and deploy solutions to sustainability challenges, including energy and climate change. The $27.5 million Walton investment will support four strategies to educate future leaders in sustainability.
A $640,000 grant will fund research collaborations between ASU and Columbia University to expand knowledge about sensory feedback and motor actions involved in hand control. The study aims to understand how the brain stores memory representations of past actions and plans future actions.
The ASU-led geologic map of Io reveals a highly detailed, colorful image of the moon's surface features, including volcanic domes, lava flow fields, and sulfur-rich plains. The map provides valuable insights into Io's interior processes and geological evolution.
A group of 32 leading experts argues for immediate and ambitious reforms in global environmental governance to address critical tipping points in the Earth system. The authors propose a new framework for sustainability governance, including the creation of a Sustainable Development Council and upgrades to the UN Environment Program.
A new study reveals that identifying symptoms in 'streaks' prompts people to perceive higher disease risk than uninterrupted series. Researchers found that alternating common and specific symptoms or longer lists can mitigate this effect, highlighting the importance of online presentation formats on medical decision-making.
The construction of roads in isolated villages disrupts traditional information flow patterns, leading to changes in economy and social life. As a result, inhabitants adapt their subsistence strategies and environmental management, resulting in significant transformations.
Arizona State anthropologist Michelle Hegmon's research draws on the past to inform modern climate policy, exploring how societies adapted to change and what it was like to live in those societies. Her work offers lessons on tradeoffs and the human experience in times of climate change.
Using Star Trek's advanced technologies as a gateway to explore fundamental physics concepts, ASU Professor Lawrence Krauss engages lay audiences and sparks their interest in science. He examines the feasibility of phenomena like wormholes, warp drives, and time travel within our current understanding of physics.
Researchers at Arizona State University have created an imaging technique that allows for atomic-level resolution without damaging biological samples. This breakthrough enables the use of high-intensity X-rays, previously limited by damage caused by the radiation.
Researchers are developing a norovirus vaccine using Virus-Like Particles, which mimic actual noroviruses to stimulate a robust immune response. The vaccine aims to combat the highly contagious and often severe gastrointestinal illness caused by noroviruses.
The traditional model of scientific practice is changing with the rise of collaborations across disciplines. Expert scientists like James Collins examine how interdisciplinary approaches can help achieve science goals and explore strategies for increasing the rewards of shared knowledge production.
Researchers found that Phoenix's water problems are a demand problem, not a supply problem. Higher urban densities, slower growth, and fewer backyard swimming pools can reduce the risk of future shortages.
Researchers at Arizona State University have identified over 1,200 proteins in umbilical cord blood, providing valuable information for the identification of biomarkers. The findings represent a significant advance in the discovery of early warning indices of disease and toxic exposure.
Arizona State University researchers have made a significant advance in infrared photodetector technology by discovering how to effectively use certain materials arranged in specific patterns in atomic-scale structures. The development of superlattices with tailored detection wavelengths has improved the sensitivity and efficiency of i...
Scientists discovered that T cells can temporarily lose their ability to fight cancer when exposed to self-antigens, but return to normal function under certain conditions. Researchers hope to develop new cancer therapies by understanding and overcoming this tolerance mechanism.
Researchers at Arizona State University are working on new methods for ensuring water safety in small communities. They aim to develop more effective treatment technologies using recent advances in technology, chemistry, physics, and materials science. The team will focus on reducing nitrates in water supplies using photocatalysts.
Researchers at Arizona State University investigate the coordination of a particular type of immune response involving the release of IFN-λ, a cell-signaling protein molecule. They found that antigen-independent production of IFN-λ by memory T cells relies on splenic dendritic cells and NOD-like receptors.
A new study by Arizona State University finds that adolescents suffering from depression are more likely to develop difficulty in peer relationships, including being bullied at school. The research suggests that depression symptoms can predict negative peer relationships.
A new study suggests that Neanderthal demise was caused by a combination of cultural changes, interactions with modern human ancestors, and climatic forces. Computer modeling shows how the two groups interacted and mated, leading to hybridization and the eventual extinction of one group.
A new approach to lung tissue development could provide a virtually limitless supply of donor lungs while avoiding rejection. The method involves decellularizing an organ and recellularizing it with stem cells from the recipient, potentially overcoming the need for donor organs.
Scientists at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute investigated disease-causing E. coli strains, discovering they use plasmids to resist acidic conditions and form biofilms, critical for infection. The study aims to develop a vaccine capable of cross-protecting humans and birds.
Locusts prefer low-nitrogen, high-carbohydrate diets, which are more likely on overgrazed plots. Nitrogen fertilizer may be an eco-friendly alternative pest control solution.
The Center for Digital Antiquity expands its digital repository tDAR, making archaeological information accessible to researchers and the public. The grant enables the Center to enhance software and enlarge the community of users.
Researchers investigated alternative nucleic acids that differ slightly from DNA and RNA, aiming to uncover a simpler genetic molecule. TNA, with its threose sugar backbone, showed promise as an early genetic carrier, folding into complex shapes that bind to targets with high affinity and specificity.
Researchers used Cell-CT technology to examine cells in 3D, revealing subtle cellular details inaccessible by conventional microscopy. The study found that cancerous cells had distinct nuclear shapes and sizes, which can be used as biosignatures for disease staging and diagnosis.
A recent study found that humans have doubled the rate of nitrogen inputs into global ecosystems since the industrial era, with significant effects on water quality and coastal marine fisheries. The increased nitrogen levels can lead to reduced water quality, economic costs and even impact human sustainability.
A picture book portrays the life cycle and challenges of a threatened frog species in Arizona, sparking enthusiasm for conservation among children. The book, written by an ASU microbiologist, aims to educate kids about biology, ecology, and overcoming obstacles, while promoting conservation efforts.
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a plant-derived vaccine for Ebola that provided strong immunological protection in a mouse model. The vaccine uses a DNA blueprint to convert tobacco plants into living pharmaceutical factories, producing a vaccine molecule that can be easily purified and administered.