Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new method to store hydrogen fuel, using icy materials that require less stringent temperature and pressure conditions. The discovery could help explain how hydrogen is incorporated in planetary bodies and potentially power cars.
The University of Chicago's dust instrument will help estimate particle collection during the Stardust spacecraft's rendezvous with Comet Wild 2. Scientists expect analysis to provide new insights into solar system formation, while also searching for signs of life on Mars.
The University of Chicago's symposium on evolutionary developmental biology will explore new perspectives on animal evolution. Keynote speakers and organizers aim to challenge traditional views on the complexity of ancient organisms that gave rise to diverse phyla.
Researchers found that brief exposure to high temperatures reduces potassium outflow from locust neurons, allowing them to fly normally after recovery. This discovery may have adaptive significance for heat-shocked animals.
Researchers found strong neurological activity in zebra finch brain region involved in singing during sleep, suggesting a role in consolidating learned songs. The finding runs counter to the motor theory, proposing that birds subconsciously mimic sounds they hear while awake.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a molecular mechanism that allows organisms to evolve new traits in response to environmental stress. The mechanism involves the protein heat shock protein 90 (Hsp 90), which normally keeps genetic variations silent but can reveal them during times of stress.
Scientists at the University of Chicago have discovered a substance that can induce hair follicle formation in mature skin cells, offering new possibilities for treating premature baldness. By manipulating the beta-catenin molecule, researchers were able to create new hair follicles from adult skin cells, paving the way for potential t...
Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a gene that causes male progeny of two recently separated species to be sterile, hinting at an early indicator of speciation. The homeobox gene is evolving rapidly due to its role in controlling male sexual function, leading to sibling species incompatibility.
Bernard Roizman's research has laid the groundwork for current efforts to develop a vaccine against HSV and gene therapies. He identified essential genes in viral replication, including a protease enzyme targeted by pharmaceutical companies.
Methylnaltrexone, a medication that blocks morphine side effects without affecting pain relief, has been granted orphan-drug status. This designation will help bring the drug to patients with cancer pain who struggle with nausea and constipation due to long-term opioid use.