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Phys.org / Small differences in cell structures called microtubules determine how well cancer drug performs

A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has uncovered the mechanism underlying how cancer patients respond to a widely used cancer drug, ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / Time-evolving polymer recreates nature's signature twist

Science has long taken inspiration from the natural world, and few natural designs are as iconic as the helical shape that makes life possible. The best-known example of such a molecule is DNA, a double helix that carries ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / DNA molecular computer combines memory and computing at scales below 2 nm

Until now, molecular-level DNA circuits have mainly been used for simple tasks, such as detecting the presence of cancer-related substances. However, these systems have faced a key limitation: once a reaction occurs, the ...

Apr 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why newborn memory circuits start crowded, then slim down as brains mature

The hippocampus is a key brain region involved in memory formation and spatial orientation. It transforms short-term memories into long-term ones, helping us retain and build upon our experiences. Researchers led by Magdalena ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / Why dolphins swim so fast: The secrets of hidden whirlpools

Dolphins are famous for their speed and agility in the water, but what exactly allows them to swim so effectively? Scientists have been asking this question for years, hoping to learn how to optimize propulsion in fluids ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / Amazon safeguards cut deforestation but miss rising forest degradation threat

Antonio has spent the past seven years running toward fires that most others run from. A firefighter in the Brazilian Amazon since 2019, he works inside the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve, one of the most biodiverse places ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / Studying the emergence of leaders in moving crowds of pedestrians

When humans are moving as a crowd, their movements tend to be highly coordinated, similarly to the collective motions of bird flocks or other groups of animals. These group behaviors can limit collisions in dynamic environments, ...

Apr 25, 2026
Phys.org / Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium

It might be a divided lobster, but it has united New Englanders in fascination.

Apr 28, 2026
Phys.org / Self-powered fibers can spot oil contamination and heat buildup within milliseconds

Oil spills and fires are two very different hazards, but both can cause major damage before people have time to react. Oil contamination can spread quickly across water and harm marine ecosystems, while undetected heat buildup ...

Apr 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Next-gen semiconductors that share life's handedness just got more practical

A University at Buffalo-led team has found a way to help chiral semiconductors, electronic materials whose structures are left- or right-handed like many of life's building blocks, absorb visible light. In a study published ...

Apr 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Depression treatment is shifting, and this mushroom-derived compound is driving one of psychiatry's biggest new tests

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 5% of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a lack of interest in everyday ...

Apr 25, 2026
Phys.org / Atomic map reveals how Leptospira bacteria flip virulence switch inside hosts

During infection, pathogens must adapt quickly to the conditions to thrive inside the body. A research team at the University of Basel, Switzerland, has uncovered how a key protein switches on the machinery that enables Leptospira ...

Apr 27, 2026