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Phys.org / Membrane 'neighborhood' helps transporter protein regulate cell signaling
When a cell receives a message from outside, it generates a molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) to relay this message. To ensure the signal reaches the correct effector without triggering pathways accidentally, cAMP levels ...
Phys.org / Study measuring impacts of deep-sea mining machine finds abundance of animals at the site decreased by 37%
A new report reveals the results of a study exploring biodiversity in a region targeted for seabed mining—capturing baseline data, tracking natural changes and assessing the impacts of a polymetallic nodule mining machine. ...
Medical Xpress / San Francisco sues food giants over 'addictive' processed foods
San Francisco is taking some of the country's biggest food companies to court, claiming they knowingly sold ultraprocessed foods that harm health and are designed to keep people eating more.
Medical Xpress / How DNA tricks help tuberculosis fight back against treatment
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest and deadliest infectious diseases we know. It commonly impacts the lungs, but can also affect other areas of the body like the spine, brain or kidneys.
Phys.org / Impossible translations: Why we struggle to translate words when we don't experience the concept
If you are fluent in any language other than English, you have probably noticed that some things are impossible to translate exactly.
Medical Xpress / California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.
Tech Xplore / Number's up: Calculators hold out against AI
The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will never hallucinate.
Medical Xpress / Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter.
Medical Xpress / Declines in driving frequency, complexity seen for drivers with mild cognitive impairment
Drivers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have declines in driving frequency, complexity, and spatial range, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Neurology.
Phys.org / New construction material absorbs CO₂ and sets quickly for sustainable building
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact journal Matter, details ...
Medical Xpress / US stillbirth rate falls 2%, but nearly 20,000 losses still reported
The U.S. stillbirth rate dropped slightly last year, offering some hope after several years of uncertainty, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Medical Xpress / Study maps how psilocybin reshapes brain circuits linked to depression
An international collaboration led by Cornell researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus to map how—and where—the psychedelic compound rewires the connections in the brain.