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Mitochondrial genome editing technique yields useful traits

North Carolina State University researchers have successfully transferred an important gene from one compartment of a plant cell to another…

3 years ago

Making AI smarter with an artificial, multisensory integrated neuron

The feel of a cat's fur can reveal some information, but seeing the feline provides critical details: is it a…

3 years ago

In major breakthrough, researchers close in on potential preeclampsia cure

Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.…

3 years ago

Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight

Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many…

3 years ago

New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrest

Up to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had clear memories afterward…

3 years ago

Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn’t lead to poor decision making

When people feel that their resources are scarce -- that they don't have enough money or time to meet their…

3 years ago

From hagfish to membrane: Modeling age-related macular degeneration

Researchers at Utah State University have successfully demonstrated that hagfish slime proteins can accurately replicate membranes in the human eye.…

3 years ago

Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals

Sitting calmly in their webs, many spiders wait for prey to come to them. Arachnids along lakes and rivers eat…

3 years ago

Charging ahead: New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "Charging ahead: New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 September 2023.…

3 years ago

Older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of…

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