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Phys.org / Study explores role of neutrophils in canine atopic dermatitis
A new study from North Carolina State University found that neutrophils—white blood cells that are a key part of the immune system—play a role in the early stages of atopic dermatitis flares in dogs. The work is a first ...
Medical Xpress / Exposure to PFAS and PCBs linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis
People who have been exposed to both PFAS and PCBs are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). These new research findings are based on analyses of blood samples from more than 1,800 individuals in Sweden, ...
Phys.org / Sea reptile's tooth shows that mosasaurs could live in freshwater
Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in North Dakota and believed ...
Medical Xpress / Biodegradable dishes could transfer gluten to foods, posing health risk to gluten-sensitive individuals
Some biodegradable tableware is made with wheat straw or bran, ingredients that may contain gluten. Researchers have tested commercially available biodegradable items, reporting the initial results in the Journal of Agricultural ...
Phys.org / For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely
Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can prevent them from properly functioning and even lead to disease.
Tech Xplore / Researchers reveal bias in a widely used measure of algorithm performance
When scientists test algorithms that sort or classify data, they often turn to a trusted tool called Normalized Mutual Information (or NMI) to measure how well an algorithm's output matches reality. But according to new research, ...
Tech Xplore / MXene-based e-tattoos harvest energy and monitor health in real time
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a breakthrough in wearable electronics: a multifunctional electronic tattoo (e‑tattoo) that integrates energy harvesting, energy storage, and real‑time biometric sensing ...
Phys.org / New electrochemical process turns hazardous cobalt-laden wastewater into a resource
Reagent-free (photo)electrochemical systems effectively break down cobalt–organic complexes while simultaneously recovering cobalt, presenting a promising strategy for advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Medical Xpress / Study finds why asthma drugs help some children but not others
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic treatments for asthma. By analyzing clinical parameters and identifying which children are still likely ...
Phys.org / Four engagement drivers determine whether Spotify users stay or leave
The way in which well-known music streaming platform Spotify can hold on to users depends less on headline-grabbing technical expansion than on how effectively its various features satisfy its listeners, according to a study ...
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria from amphibians and reptiles achieve complete tumor elimination in preclinical model
A research team of Prof. Eijiro Miyako at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) has discovered that the bacterium Ewingella americana, isolated from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs (Dryophytes ...
Tech Xplore / Transparency in AI companies falls to new low
A new analysis finds that AI companies now average just 40 out of 100 on transparency, marking a significant decline from last year.
