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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 ...

21 hours ago in Chemistry
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 ...

22 hours ago in Chemistry
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.

13 hours ago in Other Sciences
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, ...

21 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

22 hours ago in Biology
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?

23 hours ago in Chemistry
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.

22 hours ago in Earth
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 ...

23 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

22 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

13 hours ago in Medical economics
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.

23 hours ago in Biology
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.

13 hours ago in Astronomy & Space