A team of Princeton researchers used optogenetics to activate the Ras/Erk pathway in fly embryos lacking Torso signaling. This allowed them to investigate where and when Ras/Erk signaling is needed for terminal patterning, revealing a surprisingly simple system controlling complex developmental patterns.
A team of researchers argues that investing $30 billion annually could pay for itself quickly by preventing the emergence of new viral pathogens. The proposed strategy focuses on monitoring and regulating the wildlife trade and reducing tropical deforestation, which are linked to two-thirds of emerging diseases in the past 50 years.
Researchers uncover novel quantum effects in a quantized topological phase, providing insights into a 30-year-old theory and demonstrating a proof-of-principle method to discover new topological magnets. The discovery opens up promising platforms for dissipationless current and future green technologies.
Researchers detected a critical point in water, where two distinct liquid forms exist at low temperatures and high pressures. The finding explains water's unusual properties, such as expanding when cooled and becoming more compressible.
A Princeton astrophysicist has developed an AI model, SPOCK, to predict the stability of planetary systems. By combining simplified models with machine learning methods, researchers can quickly eliminate unstable configurations, reducing computational time by factors of 100,000.
Researchers at Princeton University have discovered that the source of thermodynamic instability in cesium lead iodide (CsPbI3) is the 'rattling' behavior of the inorganic cesium atom within its crystal structure. This discovery could help improve the stability and efficiency of solar cells made from this material.
Nieng Yan's research program aims to solve the structure of ion channels and membrane transporters using cryo-EM. Her lab has produced valuable rewards, including structures of proteins involved in diseases such as Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Researchers trained wild hummingbirds to discriminate between UV color combinations, revealing they can see up to five nonspectral colors. The study used a custom LED tube system and recorded over 6,000 feeder visits, showing birds can distinguish between various UV+color pairs.
A team at Princeton University has detected signatures of a cascade of energy transitions in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene, which could help explain how superconductivity arises in this material. The researchers found that the addition of each electron caused a jump in the amount of energy needed to add another one.
A new methodology catalogues the intestinal microbial community's effect on oral medications, identifying 57 cases of gut bacteria altering existing drugs. The framework aids in personalized treatment by predicting drug behavior and suggesting changes to therapeutic strategies.
Researchers found that migratory shorebirds rely on the upper tidal flats closest to dry land for food and energy, which are often lost to development. This study suggests a new approach to conserving endangered species by focusing on preserving these high-value habitats.
A Princeton team has discovered a compound, SCH-79797, that can target both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria without inducing resistance. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new, effective antibiotics against antibiotic-resistant superbugs like MRSA and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Researchers found that climate conditions are unlikely to significantly impact the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic due to widespread susceptibility and rapid virus transmission. However, warmer climates may influence the size and timing of future pandemics.
A new study by Princeton researcher Britt Adamson and colleagues enables direct capture of sgRNA sequences during scRNA-seq, allowing for easier tracking of multiple sgRNAs in individual cells. This breakthrough facilitates the expansion of Perturb-seq experiments to larger scales and with combinatorial perturbations.
Researchers found that silent transmission can enable the pathogen to infect greater numbers of people, but also has drawbacks such as reduced infectious particles. The study's findings inform public health control measures like quarantines and testing.
Researchers found that home gardening was associated with higher levels of happiness comparable to other leisure activities. The study revealed that women and people with low incomes reported higher emotional well-being while gardening, suggesting a potential solution for equity in food action planning.
Scientists apply strong magnetic fields to weakly-magnetic molecules, inducing new optical and photophysical properties. This discovery could allow scientists to change electronic properties of some classes of molecules using magnetic fields as a handle. The research uses the world's strongest magnet for NMR spectroscopy.
A new study suggests that farmland requiring irrigation could increase to 1.8 billion hectares, far exceeding current projections, with potential consequences for water resources, biodiversity, and climate change.
Researchers detect a superconducting current along the exterior edge of a topological semi-metal, suggesting ways to unlock 'topological superconductivity' for quantum computing. The discovery uses a crystalline material called molybdenum ditelluride and measures the critical current as it varies with magnetic field.
Climate scientists predict that human-caused warming will cause a significant slowdown in hurricane motion, particularly in populated mid-latitude regions. This could result in more damage from storms lingering over an area, like Hurricane Dorian, which had a translational speed of just 1.3 mph.
An international team led by Princeton atmospheric scientist Meiyun Lin found that drought-stressed vegetation reduces ozone removal, worsening pollution episodes. This study highlights the need for stronger emission controls to address ozone air quality in Europe and has broader implications.
Researchers have developed unified formulas to predict the behavior of light and sound waves in heterogeneous materials. This allows for the design of multifunctional composites with specific responses to waves, paving the way for engineered hyperuniform materials.
Princeton researchers are investigating how anxiety influences the sharing of accurate COVID-19 information. They will create online networks to examine how conversational interactions impact knowledge transmission and anxiety levels.
A new study finds that individual consumption habits have a significant impact on land use, with rural residents using up to 10 times more land than urban counterparts for their homes. The researchers suggest simple choices like reducing food waste and buying fewer clothes can significantly reduce one's indirect land footprint.
Researchers found that evolution can select for loner behavior in slime molds, which could provide an ecological insurance plan to ensure the survival of collective behavior. The study suggests that having some individuals stay out of the swarm may be part of the strategy of this organism.
Researchers at Princeton University identified key factors essential for chronic hepatitis B infection. The study found that five human proteins are necessary for the repair process of HBV DNA, and targeting these factors could potentially prevent the infection.
The μMap technology uses a photocatalyst to identify spatial relationships on cell surfaces, enabling precise mapping of protein micro-environments. This breakthrough could impact proteomics, genomics, and neuroscience, with potential applications in fundamental biology.
Researchers developed a mathematical model to describe the behavior of cellular enzymes, particularly those involved in multisite phosphorylation reactions. The study revealed that certain mutations affect the activation of key enzymes, including MEK and ERK, which can lead to cancer. This knowledge can help develop new therapeutic str...
Two new studies from Princeton researchers and their collaborators chart a course for restoring conductivity in fragile topology materials. The studies provide a theoretical explanation for the phenomenon, revealing that conducting surface states can reappear under specific conditions.
Researchers at Princeton University have found a van der Waals material, gadolinium tritelluride (GdTe3), with the highest electronic mobility among known layered magnetic materials. The compound's unique properties make it a promising candidate for new areas like magnetic twistronic devices and spintronics.
Researchers at Princeton University have found a link between microbes and cancer in threatened Santa Catalina foxes, with ear mites and Staphylococcus pseudintermedius playing a key role. The study shows that a shift in the microbiome allows antibiotic-resistant infection to take hold, leading to chronic inflammation and tumor growth.
Researchers have discovered that modern Africans carry Neanderthal DNA, contradicting previous assumptions about the geographic isolation of Neanderthals and ancestral African populations. The study also sheds light on the origin of Neanderthal sequences in Africans, revealing a history of human migration and gene flow.
Princeton researchers recreated a crucial cell division process outside a cell, uncovering the vital role of protein TPX2 in over 25% of all cancers. The team's findings reveal TPX2 facilitates efficient microtubule assembly and spindle formation by acting as a liquid-like molecule.
Researchers at Princeton University found measurable similarities in baby and adult brain activity during natural play, showing that babies' brains are 'on the same wavelength' as adults', leading to a feedback loop of influence between their brains.
Researchers found that ant societies may divide labor based on the same dynamics driving political polarization, including social influence and interaction bias. The study suggests that erasing differences through inter-group interactions can rebuild consensus and drive emergent behavioral specialization.
A Princeton-led team of astrophysicists has shown that WASP-12b, a 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet, is spiraling inward toward its host star due to tidal forces. This process converts the planet's orbital energy into heat within the star, causing it to dissipate rapidly.
Researchers at Princeton University have successfully established a long-distance relationship between two silicon quantum bits, paving the way for more complex calculations and potentially cheaper quantum computers. The breakthrough uses light-based communication to transmit messages between qubits on a computer chip.
A study by Princeton University researchers found that climate change could lead to more frequent and earlier outbreaks of RSV respiratory infection in North America. The virus' spread is influenced by humidity and rainfall, which are expected to shift northward due to changing weather patterns.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed new computational and experimental tools to identify microbial small molecules encoded in clinical samples. This allows scientists to explore microbial-host interactions and mine the human microbiome for drug discovery, revealing potential antibiotics and insights into human-microbe in...
New data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe reveals that energetic particles hurtling out of the sun are more varied and numerous than previously thought, according to results from the Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun instrument suite. This discovery could provide early warnings for solar storms and improve space weather forecasts.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed models to identify internal states of the brain in fruit flies. By analyzing song patterns and behavioral changes, they discovered three distinct strategies - Close, Chasing, and Whatever - linked to specific neurons controlling these shifts.
A team of Princeton researchers observed a surprising quantum effect in an iron-based superconductor when cobalt atoms were added. The findings challenge Anderson's theorem and provide new insights into the behavior of unconventional materials.
Researchers extracted pristine samples of carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases from 2 million-year-old ice cores in Antarctica. These 'snapshots' of prehistoric atmospheric conditions provide direct access to greenhouse gas measurements and shed light on the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, a period that saw significant changes in globa...
Scientists at Princeton University found that vanadium can facilitate nitrogen fixation when molybdenum is scarce, suggesting the process may be more resilient than previously thought. This discovery has significant implications for understanding nutrient budgets and biodiversity in ecosystems.
Researchers from Princeton University found that bird species adapted to seasonal climates can tolerate deforestation better than those native to tropical environments. The study suggests a combination of protection and land management may be more effective in preserving biodiversity.
The occurrence of antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria from animals to humans has nearly tripled since 2000. Researchers found that antibiotics showing rates of resistance above 50% increased in chickens and pigs in developing countries between 2000 and 2018.
Researchers found a magnetic material at room temperature enabling collective electron behavior mimicking massless particles and anti-particles. This phenomenon is attributed to topology, a branch of mathematics governing electron behavior in crystals.
Researchers investigated the role of SAGA1 protein in regulating pyrenoid shape and number. They found that loss of SAGA1 leads to multiple pyrenoids with fewer starch plates, which results from elongated starch plates pinching off matrix portions.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change offers a roadmap for detecting changes in the ocean due to climate change. The research found that sea temperature rise and ocean acidification have already emerged, while other impacts such as changes in ocean microbes will take several decades to a century to appear.
Researchers aim to increase photosynthesis efficiency by introducing an algal structure into plants, potentially increasing crop productivity. The team plans to engineer Arabidopsis thaliana with a functional pyrenoid to enhance carbon fixation and growth.