Science

Method improves detection of potential therapeutic tumor targets in human biopsies

Many cancers, including some types of breast cancer, are driven by alterations in the activity of cellular enzymes called kinases.…

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The surface knows what lies beneath: Physicists show how to detect higher-order topological insulators

Just like a book can't be judged by its cover, a material can't always be judged by its surface. But,…

2 years ago

Amnesia caused by head injury reversed in early mouse study

A mouse study designed to shed light on memory loss in people who experience repeated head impacts, such as athletes,…

2 years ago

Physicists identify overlooked uncertainty in real-world experiments

The equations that describe physical systems often assume that measurable features of the system -- temperature or chemical potential, for…

2 years ago

Chasing the light: Study finds new clues about warming in the Arctic

The Arctic, Earth's icy crown, is experiencing a climate crisis like no other. It's heating up at a furious pace…

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Incurable autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): New genetic findings open up perspectives for future therapeutic approaches

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system that normally protects the body from invading…

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For surgery patients, AI could help reduce alcohol-related risks

Using artificial intelligence to scan surgery patients' medical records for signs of risky drinking might help spot those whose alcohol…

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Few older adults use direct-to-consumer health services; Many who do don’t tell their regular provider

Only a small percentage of older Americans have jumped on the rising trend of getting health care services and prescriptions…

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Bioinformatics: Researchers develop a new machine learning approach

To combat viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, synthetic biology offers new technological approaches whose performance is being validated in experiments.…

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Innovative graphene-based implantable technology paves the way for high-precision therapeutic applications

A study published in Nature Nanotechnology presents an innovative graphene-based neurotechnology with the potential for a transformative impact in neuroscience…

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