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Phys.org / Imaging tool lets scientists observe genome dynamics in real time
The human genome is like a big ball of yarn, made up of 3 billion molecular units arranged in sequence and then wrapped up around itself. Within this ball of yarn are your genes, which are regions of DNA that get copied and ...
Phys.org / A simpler way to make microgels for programmable drug release
A new straightforward way to make an injectable gel capable of releasing multiple drugs at specific speeds improves scalability and access to the technique, according to a University of Michigan study.
Phys.org / Bacteria's mysterious viruses can fan flames of antibiotic damage, according to new model
Some things just go together in your belly: peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, bacteria and bacteria-eating viruses. For the bacterial species that inhabit your gut, there's a frenzy of viruses called bacteriophages ...
Phys.org / A hidden control center: How bacteria regulate their attack strategies
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered a surprising way in which harmful bacteria prepare to attack their hosts. The discovery, led by Ph.D. students Lior Aroeti, Netanel Elbaz under the guidance ...
Medical Xpress / Short-term antibiotic use linked to long-lasting resistance in gut bacteria
Stanford University researchers report that ciprofloxacin use drives persistent antibiotic resistance in human gut bacteria, with resistance emerging independently across diverse species and enduring for over 10 weeks.
Tech Xplore / AI suggestions make writing more generic and Western, study finds
Artificial intelligence-based writing assistants are popping up everywhere—from phones to email apps to social media platforms.
Phys.org / Tropical mountain ice cores help decipher climate riddles in Earth's history
Scientists are working to shed new light on an enduring climate mystery—one that, if solved, could help them make more accurate predictions about the planet's future.
Phys.org / As a competitive grain for malting, rice may open the door to increase domestic demand
A new economics study shows the potential for an ancient process to develop new domestic demand for rice and offset declining exports.
Medical Xpress / Simple test can predict risk of heart disease better than current standard
For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Medical Xpress / Synovial fluid analysis provides accurate arthritis diagnosis in just 10 minutes
Dr. Ho Sang Jung and his research team from the Advanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, have developed a ...
Medical Xpress / Data collection changes key to understanding maternal mortality trends in the US, study shows
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford, published in JAMA Pediatrics, offers fresh insight into trends in maternal mortality in the United States. For the first time, the study disentangles genuine changes ...
Phys.org / Extreme monsoon changes threaten Bay of Bengal's role as a critical food source
New research involving Rutgers professors has revealed that expected, extreme changes in India's summer monsoon could drastically hamper the Bay of Bengal's ability to support a crucial element of the region's food supply: ...