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Phys.org / Microbes sense neighbors and change jobs to reduce competition, offering clue to coexistence

New research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, published in Nature Microbiology, reveals that when microbes live together, they can sense one another and actively reduce competition by shifting toward different roles ...

Apr 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / A virtual violin produces realistic sounds before wood is ever carved

There is no question that violin-making is an art form. It requires a musician's ear, a craftsperson's skill, and a historian's appreciation of lessons learned over time. Making a violin also takes trust: Violin makers (luthiers) ...

Apr 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Oxidative stress slows down the brain, but the brake can be released again

As we age, the brain undergoes various changes. Neurons function less efficiently, and key regulatory systems within the cells become unbalanced. Protein quality control, which ensures that proteins are properly processed, ...

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption

Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that smothered ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / How cells decide when to react could shape future treatments for cancer and fibrosis

Scientists have discovered how cells decide when to respond to physical forces, potentially opening new avenues for tackling diseases such as cancer and fibrosis.

Apr 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rethinking mRNA vaccines: Liver targeting can suppress immunity, while muscle boosts it

A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai overturns a longstanding assumption about how mRNA vaccines generate immunity, revealing that certain non-immune cells help determine vaccine effectiveness.

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / More activity means less response in active materials

For some time, researchers have assumed that solid materials could gain more useful properties by making their microscopic components more active. Now, a team led by Jack Binysh at the University of Amsterdam has found that ...

Apr 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Your nose may be the gateway to a stronger immune system

At the moment, an influenza vaccine called FluMist is the only licensed intranasal vaccine approved for use in humans. The vaccine is administered through a spray of fluid in the nose, rather than with an injection.

Apr 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / New HIV vaccine design trains immune system to hit shared viral target across variants

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with colleagues at The Scripps Research Institute and Emory University, have developed a new vaccine strategy that has generated antibodies capable of neutralizing highly ...

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / Revolving doors and efficient engines: How proteins escape a molecular tangle

Trying to untangle a knot in a mess of strings can be frustrating and time-consuming. But not so for molecular machines—molecules that convert chemical energy into mechanical work and motion. Machines from the AAA+ family, ...

Apr 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / A new algorithm can spot who may be headed for self-harm before warning signs become obvious

Depression, one of the most widespread mental health disorders, is characterized by a persistent low mood and a loss of interest in everyday activities, along with possible sleep disruptions and/or changes in appetite. Some ...

Apr 27, 2026
Phys.org / AI drug target platform pairs prediction with benchmarking to improve early discovery

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announced advancements to its unified AI framework for drug target discovery, integrating its previously ...

Apr 29, 2026