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Phys.org / Zapping stem cells could boost growth of new tissues and organs

Scientists in Melbourne have discovered how tiny electrical pulses can steer stem cells as they grow, opening the door to new improved ways of creating new tissues, organs, nerves and bones.

11 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / How cancer cells keep their chromosomes intact to continue dividing relentlessly

Scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) have made a major discovery about cancer cells. This new understanding could help make chemotherapy work better, reduce side effects, and lead to the development ...

11 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Early childhood patterns of picky eating can ripple through development for some

At the University of Oslo, psychologists and collaborators following Norwegian families identified a sizable group of children whose eating patterns centered on avoidant and restrictive intake and whose difficulties stretched ...

20 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Chance discovery converts toxic nitric oxide into nitrogen gas at room temperature

Nitrogen is a crucial component of proteins and nucleic acids, the fundamental building blocks of all living things, and thus is essential to life on Earth. Gaseous N2 from the atmosphere can be fixed by soil bacteria capable ...

12 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Celebrities are cloning their pets, but the procedure risks animals' health and well-being

Pets just don't live long enough. We spend time, emotion, energy and lots of money caring for them, all while knowing we'll invariably outlive them.

6 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Optical clock sets new accuracy record, bringing us closer to a new definition of the second

A research team at VTT MIKES has set a new record in optical-clock absolute frequency measurements using a strontium single-ion clock with exceptionally low uncertainty and high uptime.

13 hours ago in Physics
Medical Xpress / Impaired touch perception in Alzheimer's associated with Tau pathology and lower cognitive scores

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive deterioration of brain cells, which prompts memory loss, a decline in mental functions and behavioral changes. Estimates suggest that ...

20 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / X-ray laser offers new look at protein movement inside cells

At European XFEL, researchers have observed in detail how the vital iron protein ferritin makes its way in highly dense environments—with implications for medicine and nanotechnology.

11 hours ago in Biology
Tech Xplore / Scalable thermal drawing method creates liquid metal fibers for wearable electronics

Over the past decades, many research teams worldwide have started working on electronic fibers. These are yarn-like components with electronic properties that can be weaved or assembled to create new innovative textile-based ...

19 hours ago in Engineering
Phys.org / Scientists advance quantum signaling with twisted light technology

A tiny device that entangles light and electrons without super-cooling could revolutionize quantum tech in cryptography, computing, and AI.

13 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / Newly discovered viral enzymes act like molecular scissors to disable immune alarm signals

Viruses and their hosts—whether bacteria, animals, or humans—are locked in a constant evolutionary arms race. Cells evolve defenses against viral infection, viruses evolve ways around those defenses, and the cycle continues.

12 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Rapid weather shifts govern how plants influence climate and air quality, study finds

A new study shows that during drought, it's not how hot or how dry it is that determines gas emissions from plants—but how quickly conditions change. This discovery reshapes our understanding of the relationship between ...

12 hours ago in Earth