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Phys.org / Golden retriever and human behaviors are driven by same genes, researchers discover
A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others.
Phys.org / A taste of the sea: Comparing five edible seaweeds
Researchers at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) and the University of Bremen have studied the nutritional value of five edible seaweed species, including some lesser-known algae, and examined their potential ...
Phys.org / Defining work and heat in quantum systems: Laser light coherence offers a consistent approach
Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new approach to applying thermodynamics to microscopic quantum systems.
Phys.org / Covalent organic frameworks grown through coupling reactions unlock new class of semiconducting magnets
Chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a methodology to enable coupling reactions for the growth of crystalline porous covalent organic frameworks, unlocking a new class of semiconducting magnets. ...
Medical Xpress / Drug developed for inherited bleeding disorder shows promising trial results
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, affecting one in 3,800 persons. HHT's hallmark symptom is chronic nosebleeds, which often occur alongside other ...
Phys.org / What meadows reveal about the future: Spatial data can predict biodiversity loss before species disappear
Meadows once teeming with buzzing insects and colorful plants are quietly losing their diversity. But how fast is this change happening and can we detect it before species disappear? A German-Swiss research team led by Professor ...
Phys.org / Quantum key distribution enables secure communication via hybrid and mobile channels
As part of the QuNET project, researchers have demonstrated how quantum key distribution works reliably via hybrid and mobile channels. The results are milestones for sovereign, quantum-secured communication in Germany and ...
Medical Xpress / Missing cancer gene explains why some lung tumors respond well to immunotherapy
For some patients with the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma, there's new hope. In a new study published in Cell Reports, Mayo Clinic researchers have found several previously unknown genetic and ...
Phys.org / The mystery of hanging coffins: Are modern Bo people the genetic heirs of an ancient burial tradition?
A new study has uncovered a direct genetic link between ancient practitioners of the Hanging Coffin burial tradition and the modern Bo people in Southwest China. The findings published in Nature Communications offer unprecedented ...
Phys.org / Avalanches are of key importance to glaciers worldwide
An international research team has shown that avalanches are crucial to the survival of many glaciers worldwide. The study aims to contribute to better predictions of water resources and natural hazards in the context of ...
Phys.org / New microprotein can help cancer cells overcome stress
In a study published in the journal Nucleic Acid Research, a research team at Karolinska Institutet has performed a large-scale genetic screen to uncover the hidden roles of tiny proteins, so-called microproteins.
Tech Xplore / This common action is putting you at risk of being deepfaked
As we move further into the Computer Age, fake news, digital deceit and widespread use of social media are having a profound impact on every element of society, from swaying elections and manipulating science-proven facts, ...