Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an algorithm that reveals micron-sized bumps and grooves in lab worms, exposing potential subtle genetic connections to diseases. The technique uses digital optics and computational genetics to analyze intricate web of gene mutations.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology enhance atomic force microscopy by adding electronic white noise to detect molecular interactions in slow motion. This improvement allows for the measurement of varying shades of gray, enabling a more detailed understanding of molecule binding and unbinding.
Researchers at Georgia Tech developed a unified approach to study behavior's impact on the environment, proposing an 'oscillating tragedy of the commons' that considers co-evolution of actions and environment. Cooperation can prevent tragedies, especially when incentives are aligned with environmental conditions.
Researchers at Georgia Tech develop a targeted therapy using nanoparticles to deliver short interfering RNA that knocks down EGFR protein, leading to massive reduction or complete eradication of ovarian cancer tumors. The treatment, combined with chemotherapy, shows promising results in limited in vivo tests on mice.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a system that teaches people Morse code in four hours using vibrations felt near the ear. Participants were 94% accurate keying a sentence and 98% accurate writing codes for every letter, even while playing games and feeling the taps without paying attention.
A new robotic technique developed by Georgia Tech researchers enables the reuse of pipettes in patch-clamping, a method used to record signals from brain cells. The technique has been shown to produce results comparable to those obtained with fresh pipettes and holds promise for accelerating neuroscience research.
A study of 20 major cloud hosting services found that up to 10% of repositories hosted by them had been compromised with hundreds of active malware buckets. Researchers created a scanning tool called BarFinder to identify bad content using unique features such as redirection schemes and gatekeeper elements.
Researchers at Georgia Tech developed a surface treatment method that significantly reduces friction without special oil additives. The technique involves blasting metal surfaces with copper sulfide and aluminum oxide, leading to ultra-low friction coefficients.
Scientists found that adding a viscous solvent, or thickener, to a primordial mixture could facilitate the self-duplication of RNA and DNA strands. This discovery provides evidence for the origins of life on Earth, suggesting that gene replication may have occurred in environments with varying concentrations.
Researchers discovered a rare enzyme called 5NAA-A in bacteria Bradyrhizobium sp. JS329 that breaks down the toxic compound 5-NAA, rendering it harmless to potatoes. This mechanism could inspire future work to engineer an enzyme or bacterium to detoxify thaxtomin.
Scientists have created a new strategy for crafting one-dimensional nanorods from a wide range of precursor materials, offering precise control over diameter, length, and surface properties. The produced structures have potential applications in electronics, energy conversion, drug delivery, and cancer treatment.
A team of researchers at Georgia Tech has developed new algorithms that allow any number of robots to move within inches of each other without colliding. This breakthrough enables robots to work together effectively in crowded spaces, such as lab floors and airspace, with minimal safety concerns.
A new study suggests that climate change may extend the ozone season in the Southeastern United States, potentially leading to record ozone days in the fall. As drought-stressed trees emit more of the precursor compound isoprene, air quality becomes more sensitive to climate change.
A new carbon-based membrane demonstrates a potentially disruptive technology in separating xylenes and similar organic compounds. The membrane uses an 'organic solvent reverse osmosis' process, reducing the energy required by conventional separation processes.
A research team has developed a clearer understanding of how platelets sense mechanical forces to initiate the cascading process leading to blood clotting. The study reveals that mechanoreceptor molecules like GPIbα play a crucial role in transducing forces into biochemical signals.
Scientists have discovered that newly found SAR11 bacteria are depleting oxygen and nitrogen in the world's largest oxygen minimum zone, making virtual dead zones even more inhospitable to life. This process has significant implications for global nutrient supplies and greenhouse gas cycles.
The Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have created an interactive model of the brain's chemical balance to simulate major systemic changes in schizophrenia sufferers. This tool depicts chemical underpinnings in simple graphics, helping clinicians better understand the disease and test hypotheses virtually.
Researchers at Georgia Tech discovered a genetic mutation in C. elegans that led to prioritization of adult survival over reproduction, revealing insights into life history trade-offs and their regulation. The study's findings have implications for understanding human genetics, particularly the NURF-1 gene involved in reproduction.
New computer modeling suggests that solid-state thermophotovoltaics (TPV) could rival combined-cycle turbine systems when combined with thermal storage using liquid metal. TPV operates on the same principle as solar cells but converts infrared radiation to electricity.
A new model suggests that oxygen levels in oceans played a crucial role in the emergence of animal evolution, with early life forms surviving in areas with low oxygen concentrations. The research challenges conventional thinking and has implications for estimates of complex life on exoplanets.
A recent study found that El Niño climate patterns contributed to the Northeast Pacific's largest marine heatwave on record. The study also suggests that unusually warm water events could become more frequent with rising greenhouse gas levels, disrupting ecosystems and leading to massive die-offs.
Researchers have discovered a new class of high thermal conductivity materials that can improve cooling for power electronics and other applications. The silicon dioxide nanoparticles, coated with ethylene glycol, can conduct heat at potentially higher efficiency than existing materials.
Researchers studied African mudskipper fish and a robot modeled on the animal to understand how early terrestrial animals moved 360 million years ago. The study suggests that tails may have played a key role in propelling these early land animals forward, especially on sloping granular surfaces.
A team of international scientists developed a simple mathematical explanation for rogue ocean waves, which can cause catastrophic damage. Their model uses nonlinear effects and constructive interference to predict the formation of these massive waves, allowing for improved forecasting and safety measures.
A new study found that older people's brains absorb irrelevant information subconsciously, making it harder for them to recall details. This 'clutter' in their minds negatively impacts their ability to clearly remember relevant information.
The National Cell Manufacturing Consortium has developed a national roadmap for advanced cell manufacturing, aiming to increase the production of high-quality living cells for cell-based therapies. The consortium, established by Georgia Tech and industry partners, aims to establish the US as a leader in cell therapy manufacturing.
A new study found that only 2% of the eastern US provides climate connectivity, compared to 51% in western states. Creating climate-specific corridors could improve connectivity to 65%, boosting survival chances.
New computer simulations from Georgia Tech investigate the possibility that red giant stars were dimmed after collisions with a gaseous accretion disk at the galactic center. The simulations suggest that these collisions could have caused significant damage to the red giant stars, stripping away mass and lowering their kinetic energy.
The Black Lives Matter movement's online language shows a strong ability to bond over time, with nearly a third of new participants continuing their engagement. A study analyzing over 29 million tweets found a notable shift in tone on Twitter before protests, from negative words about death and anger to posts about family and friends.
For the first known time, researchers have tracked heme movement inside cells, revealing it is not always static. Labile heme serves as a nutrient and needs to be carefully trafficked through the cell to stay available.
A research team at Georgia Institute of Technology identified a specific miRNA molecule that controls the genes governing chemotherapy resistance in human pancreatic cancer cells. Increasing this miRNA's level restored sensitivity to the drug in vitro, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for battling chemotherapy resistance.
Mathematicians at Georgia Institute of Technology have finally solved the 40-year-old Kelmans-Seymour Conjecture in Graph Theory, a field used to model complex networks and optimize connections. The proof required collaboration from six mathematicians over four decades.
Researchers at Georgia Tech are creating a knee band that transcribes crackling knee sounds into moving graphs, which could help doctors determine if the joint is healthy or needs therapy. The device aims to provide valuable patterns from injured knees, potentially benefiting athletes and elderly patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
A novel technique called model predictive path integral control (MPPI) helps autonomous vehicles maintain stability at the edge of handling limits. By leveraging advanced algorithms and onboard computing, MPPI enables vehicles to optimize their trajectories in real-time, reducing the risk of accidents on hazardous roads.
A new study from Georgia Institute of Technology found that low-income parents are less likely to use online learning tools due to differing motivations and parenting practices. This gap is exacerbated by lower perceived technical skills among low-income parents, who often downplay their abilities when accessing resources.
Researchers developed SEISE to detect semantic inconsistencies in content, identifying 11,000 infected sites across .edu, .gov, and .mil domains. The technique uses natural language processing to spot differences between expected content and malicious advertising code.
A new study by Georgia Tech researchers shows that air pollution from East Asia has a devastating impact on oxygen levels in tropical waters. The pollutants kick off a chain reaction contributing to falling oxygen levels thousands of miles away.
The frontal cortex plays a crucial role in controlling vision, actively constructing the visual scene and making decisions about it. The research found that the brain's organization of perception can lead to distractions like texting while driving, which can impair vision and increase the risk of accidents.
Researchers found that six genes, including four from a peroxiredoxin family, were affected by titanium dioxide nanoparticles in human HeLa cells and monkey kidney cells. The effect was seen after 24-hour exposure, with changes of about 50% in enzyme expression.
A large-scale study of Super Storm Sandy's utility damage found that 'small' failures accounted for more than half the outage impact, defeating traditional repair strategies. The research suggests that prioritizing repairs to substations and other major facilities is not effective in restoring service quickly.
A new study from a Georgia Tech-Cornell University team shows that more than a third of doctoral students with plans to pursue postdocs have interest in careers outside academic research. The finding challenges the notion that postdoctoral research is primarily for research faculty positions.
Two researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology suggest seven energy-intensive separation processes for low-energy purification technologies. These alternative processes could reduce energy use by $4 billion per year in the US, lower carbon dioxide emissions by 100 million tons, and open up new ways to obtain critical resources.
Researchers discovered that oversized microgel particles shrink to match smaller neighbors due to shared counter ions, increasing osmotic pressure and expelling solvent. This mechanism allows for the formation of crystalline structures with point defects eliminated, unlike hard particle systems.
Scientists have produced proto-nucleotides resembling RNA's nucleobases through simple laboratory reactions, advancing understanding of life's origins. The discovery has implications for the probability of life existing elsewhere in the universe.
Using a simple circuit pattern with three electrodes, researchers assign unique digital identification numbers to each cell passing through the channels on the microfluidic chip. This technique captures information about cell sizes and movement speeds, allowing for automated counting and analysis of cells sorted on the chip.
Research by Georgia Institute of Technology's Harold Kim reveals DNA's movements defy intuition, with entropic forces prevailing over elastic ones. The study improves understanding of how DNA snaps free from proteins and may help predict the lifespans of DNA loops.
Researchers have developed a novel technique to detect special nuclear materials in cargo containers using low-energy neutron and photon imaging. This method can simultaneously measure density and atomic number, while confirming the presence of nuclear materials through unique delayed neutron emission signatures.
A team of researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and ETH Zurich found that light vapor bubbles migrate to crystal-poor areas within shallow volcanic chambers, accumulating energy for large eruptions. The study suggests that these bubbles play a crucial role in shaping the style and power of volcanic eruptions.
Researchers created a dynamic model of microbial species interactions in Lake Mendota, understanding the effects of environmental factors on sub-communities and individual species. The model can predict interactions as conditions change, offering insights into healthy lakes and potential cures for sick ones.
A new study reveals how Vibrio cholerae bacteria regulate their adaptations in different environments, including a key role for crab shells in signaling behavior. The research provides information that could lead to the development of better therapeutic agents against cholera.