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Phys.org / Novel compound attacks tuberculosis bacteria's ATP synthase, showing promise against drug resistance
Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a promising new substance for targeting bacteria that cause tuberculosis. The team have produced a compound that inhibits the pathogens' ability ...
Phys.org / Towards sustainable organic synthesis—mechanochemistry replaces lithium with sodium in organic reactions
Highly reactive organometallic reagents, like organolithiums (molecules with a carbon–lithium bond) are essential reagents in organic synthesis because of their applications from polymer synthesis to pharmaceuticals, and ...
Phys.org / Active zones and mini retreats—how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids
An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Phys.org / AI maps gene redundancies to guide crop improvement
As global temperatures rise, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists work to grow stronger, more resilient crops. Yet, this process is challenging. Plants often have several related genes that control desirable traits, ...
Phys.org / An ancient genetic switch that lets plants grow, adapt and survive
A team of scientists from Monash University has identified a single gene in a land plant that could help explain how plants first evolved the ability to grow continuously, a key trait that allowed them to colonize dry land ...
Phys.org / Hydrogel switches from liquid to gel at body temperature, enabling easy removal
What if a doctor could inject an electricity-conducting liquid into the body, let it temporarily solidify to record nerve signals or jump-start healing, and then return it to liquid form for easy removal?
Phys.org / Greenhouse gases projected to sharply increase extreme flooding in Central Himalayas
Rising greenhouse gas emissions could see the size of extreme floods in the Central Himalayas increase by between as much as 73% and 84% by the end of this century.
Phys.org / Helping crops survive in saltwater: Mangroves reveal key cellular traits
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater. Researchers have, in response, sought to improve salt-tolerance ...
Phys.org / Shining a spotlight on polyploid cells: New tool uncovers spatial patterns of DNA content across tissues
A collaborative effort by the Formosa-Jordan lab from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, the Fox lab from Duke University, U.S., and the Roeder lab from Cornell University, U.S., developed ...
Medical Xpress / Immigrant women careworkers keep Ontario's home care afloat under exploitative conditions
Despite recent provincial investments, Ontario's home-care system is still in crisis. Underfunding, rationed care and ideological preferences for privatization of services undermine dignified aging and care for those in need ...
Phys.org / Unexpected protein fold links bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes in DNA management
An investigation into cellular components in bacteria has unexpectedly uncovered a feature with relevance across many life forms, paving the way for diverse research, biotechnical and medical applications.
Phys.org / NASA robot rover shows that sparks fly in dust storms on Mars
Sometimes you get a small electric shock from touching your car door handle on a dry summer's day.
