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Phys.org / Enzyme-free approach gently detaches cells from culture surfaces

Anchorage-dependent cells are cells that require physical attachment to a solid surface, such as a culture dish, to survive, grow, and reproduce. In the biomedical industry, and others, having the ability to culture these ...

Nov 18, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Wine grape still carries molecular memory of its ancestry after 400 years, study finds

About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world's most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from Napa to Bordeaux. New research ...

Nov 18, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Rocks on faults can heal following seismic movement, scientists discover

Earthquake faults deep in Earth can glue themselves back together following a seismic event, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The work, published in Science Advances, adds ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Asymptomatic carriers revealed: Computer model outperforms traditional contact tracing for drug-resistant infections

A new analytical tool can improve a hospital's ability to limit the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections over traditional methods like contact tracing, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University ...

Phys.org / Newly discovered Colombian orchid faces 'foretold' extinction under climate change

A team of Colombian botanists has issued an urgent wake-up call after discovering a remarkable new orchid species, only to project its likely extinction within decades due to climate change.

Nov 19, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Few women named as authors on retracted medical studies, analysis shows

Women are underrepresented among authors of retracted publications, particularly in cases involving multiple retractions, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Paul Sebo of the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Nov 19, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Bacteria 'pills' could detect gut diseases—without the endoscope

Colonoscopies may one day have some competition—researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect markers of gastrointestinal disease. ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Gastroenterology
Medical Xpress / A 'magic bullet' for polycystic kidney disease in the making

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the painful, growing cysts rob the organs of their function, often leading ...

Phys.org / Scientists use Icelandic mudrocks to prepare for Mars sample analysis

To say that a trip from Earth to Mars is merely a long one would be a massive understatement. On July 30, 2020, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent its Mars rover "Perseverance" atop an Atlas ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Dialog / Drop-to-deploy: How bistable mechanics unfold structures in under a second

Traditional deployable systems—relying on pneumatic pumps, electric motors, magnets, or manual assembly—often require bulky power systems or multiple steps. We began exploring whether a simpler, non-electronic alternative ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / As 'California sober' catches on, study suggests cannabis use reduces short-term alcohol consumption

The "California sober" trend, which involves ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, is gaining momentum, spreading from Hollywood to health influencers to homes across America. Among the motivations for many adopters is to ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Subtle 'twists' control light in perovskites for improved LEDs, solar cells and quantum technologies

Research has revealed how minute structural modifications in advanced perovskite materials critically influence their light-emission properties.

Nov 19, 2025 in Chemistry