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Medical Xpress / Complete recombination map of the human genome created
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during reproduction. The map marks a major step in the understanding of genetic diversity and its impact on ...
Medical Xpress / Largest study on the genetics of bipolar disorder to date gives new insights into the underlying biology
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide. The disorder has been linked ...
Phys.org / Researchers report the first-ever total synthesis of a promising mushroom-derived compound
Natural compounds from plants and animals have long been used in drug development, but mushrooms remain underexplored despite their rich chemical potential. Now, researchers from Japan have successfully developed the first ...
Phys.org / Proposed solution could bring DNA-nanoparticles motors up to speed with motor proteins
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion through enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical ...
Phys.org / Broken promises are why some international students turn to seeking asylum
Canada faces a major contradiction in its immigration policies. Thousands of international students, once celebrated as "ideal immigrants," are now turning to the asylum system. As a migration policy researcher and former ...
Phys.org / Life satisfaction scale proves effective across 65 nations, study finds
Data on almost 57,000 people from 65 countries suggests that the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS)—a widely used research tool—generally holds up well when applied across diverse groups of people, underscoring its potential ...
Medical Xpress / Innovative bioprinting method creates heart tissues with dynamic shape changes
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development.
Phys.org / 'Buzz me in:' Bees wearing itty bitty QR codes reveal hive secrets
Several hundred bees in rural Pennsylvania and rural New York are sporting tiny QR codes on their backs. More than the latest in apiarian fashion, the little tags serve a scientific purpose: tracking when bees go in and out ...
Tech Xplore / Porous ground treatments drastically reduce drone noise, making way for soundless city skies
Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis, which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as urban air mobility (UAM) grows.
Phys.org / Offshore wind farms could cause significant ecosystem, economic and human health risks
The materials used to protect wind turbines from corrosion leach into the surrounding water, which could pose risks to ecosystems, seafood safety and human health, new research from the University of Portsmouth has found.
Medical Xpress / ChatGPT perceived as more empathetic than human crisis responders in experiments
By definition, robots can't feel empathy since it requires the ability to relate to another person's human experience—to put yourself in their shoes.
Phys.org / Final synthetic yeast chromosome completed, paving way for biotech advances
Macquarie University researchers have worked with an international team of scientists to achieve a major milestone in synthetic biology by completing the creation of the final chromosome in the world's first synthetic yeast ...