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Medical Xpress / Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back against neurodegeneration
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a potential new strategy to fight back against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, conditions that are linked to the toxic accumulation of Tau and alpha synuclein ...
Medical Xpress / Better sleep could reduce anxiety in later life
As humans grow older, their emotional stability and sleep patterns can change significantly. For instance, some past studies have found that many older adults find it harder to manage negative emotions, experience higher ...
Phys.org / Brazilian fossil site yields smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded
A study published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology describes the smallest rhynchosaur fossil ever recorded from the Brazilian Triassic, with the reconstructed skull only measuring around 2.5 cm (~1 inch). Additionally, ...
Phys.org / New study reveals differences between 'Demon Slayer' bamboo muzzle and actual bamboo
In storytelling, even small visual details can become unforgettable. In the globally popular anime "Demon Slayer," one such detail is the short bamboo muzzle worn by a central character. It looks simple and believable, just ...
Medical Xpress / AI can predict risk of serious heart disease from mammograms
The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of mammograms, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The study shows that AI can be used to assess ...
Tech Xplore / Bioinspired robot eye adjusts its pupil to handle harsh lighting
Robot vision could soon get a boost thanks to the development of a bioinspired eye that can automatically adjust its pupil size in response to changing light levels. Robots, self-driving cars and drones often struggle with ...
Phys.org / Hidden atomic dichotomy drives superconductivity in ultra-thin compound
Physicists in China have unveiled new clues to the origins of high-temperature superconductivity in an iron-based material just a single unit-cell thick. Led by Qi-Kun Xue and Lili Wang at Tsinghua University, the team's ...
Medical Xpress / That cozy candle? It's also polluting the air you're breathing
During the winter months, when days are short and cold and nights are long and dark, creating a warm and cozy indoor atmosphere can feel especially important.
Medical Xpress / A potential broad coronavirus drug target: Blocking tRNA-modifying enzymes slows viral proteins
Coronaviruses not only use the machinery of the human cells they infect: they modify them to achieve optimal conditions to produce viral proteins and thus spread more quickly. This is the main conclusion of a study by Pompeu ...
Phys.org / Research shows 41 US states are getting warmer, all in slightly different ways
Different regions of the United States are experiencing different patterns of warming climate, requiring region-specific adaptation, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by María Dolores Gadea Rivas of the University ...
Phys.org / Simultaneously decoding the transcriptome, epigenome and 3D genome within a single cell
The origin of many diseases begins at the cellular level and involves multiple molecular interactions. However, previous methods have struggled to accurately observe changes in individual cells. Analyzing average values across ...
Phys.org / The Maya engineering paradox: Masters of water, prisoners of mercury
Under the supervision of Université de Montréal archaeology professor Christina Halperin, Ph.D. student Jean Tremblay spent six years, from 2018 to 2024, studying how the Mayan city of Ucanal managed its drinking water. ...
