A study by Stanford University reveals that European public attitudes towards refugees have remained stable over time, with support for asylum seekers and preferences for certain traits increasing from 2016 to 2022. The research found that Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion were welcomed due to their demographic profile, but ...
Researchers conducted a global census of diverse proteins on the outer membrane of cells, governing their interactions and assembly into organs. The study's agnostic approach revealed 20 new cell surface proteins important for brain wiring in fruit flies.
Researchers suggest that diseases may have played a crucial role in the extinction of Neanderthals. By employing mathematical models, they demonstrate how unique diseases harbored by Neanderthals and modern humans could have created an invisible disease barrier, ultimately allowing modern humans to supplant their cousins.
Researchers create device that exploits quantum principles to detect phonons, enabling precise measurement of individual sound particles and paving the way for new types of quantum devices. This breakthrough could lead to more compact and efficient quantum computers that operate by manipulating sound rather than light.
Researchers at Stanford University have discovered a novel form of magnetism, called orbital ferromagnetism, generated by carefully stacking and rotating honeycomb-shaped carbon lattices. This finding could prove useful for certain applications, such as quantum computing.
Researchers at Stanford University and Mexico isolated two color-changing compounds from scorpion venom that can kill staphylococcus bacteria and drug-resistant tuberculosis. The compounds were synthesized in the lab and verified to be effective against these pathogens.
Researchers at Stanford University have created a timeline of cells undergoing meiotic transition in corn, revealing two sharp jumps in gene activity. This discovery provides new insights into the process and may help plant breeders create crops with desirable traits.
Researchers found that many genes inherited from Neanderthals interact with modern-day viruses like HIV and influenza A, suggesting they provided protection against ancient RNA viruses. The study suggests a 'poison-antidote' model of gene swapping between species, where Neanderthals bequeathed genetic tools to combat invaders.
Stanford researchers identify a key bacterial molecule, pEtN cellulose, that enhances adhesion of E. coli to bladder cells, potentially leading to new treatments for urinary tract infections. The finding could break the cycle of infection by preventing bacterial adhesion.