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Phys.org / Students' image tool offers sharper signs, earlier detection in the lab or from space
A group of UBC Okanagan students has helped create technology that could improve how doctors and scientists detect everything from tumors to wildfires.
Phys.org / Couples who meet online less happy in love, study shows
People who meet their romantic partners online report lower levels of marital satisfaction and experience love less intensely than those who meet in person. That's according to an international team of researchers led by ...
Phys.org / Atomic-level simulations reveal new class of protein misfolding in high definition
New computer simulations that model every atom of a protein as it folds into its final three-dimensional form support the existence of a recently identified type of protein misfolding.
Phys.org / Super-resolution microscopy reveals nanoscale architecture of antibody-receptor interactions
A new study shows how the single-molecule organization of receptors in a cellular context determines the function of antibodies, opening up new pathways for the development of cancer immunotherapies.
Phys.org / Researchers test common disinfectants' abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level
Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of contracting infections that ...
Phys.org / Tropical bird populations have fallen by a third since 1980, compared to a world without climate change
Bird populations in the tropics have dropped by roughly a third (25–38%) since 1980 due to intensifying heat extremes, compared to a world without climate change, with some species having declined in abundance by over 50%, ...
Phys.org / 'Interactional fingerprints' offer faster, cheaper quality control for graphene oxide
Scientists have created a new way to characterize graphene oxide (GO) more cheaply and quicker than ever before, helping get the emerging technology out of the lab and into the market.
Phys.org / AI and citizen science combine to help save sharks
One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations, and trends. To solve this, researchers at Virginia Tech, Stanford University, and others are building ...
Phys.org / Computational method determines omega positions of lipids in biological samples
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be an essential part of a healthy diet. As humans cannot produce them, they have to be consumed in sufficient amounts. However, omega-6, -7, -9, and -10 fatty acids also play important roles ...
Phys.org / Study outlines new blueprint to help tackle the biodiversity impacts of farming
A study led by researchers at the University of Oxford, working closely with colleagues from Duurzame Zuivelketen (DZK), among others, has developed a framework to help agricultural sectors better contribute to global biodiversity ...
Phys.org / Refined genome editing in aphids reveals key gene for overwintering egg adaptation
Surviving the harsh winter months is a major challenge for many insects. One widely adopted survival strategy, especially in temperate regions, is the production of overwintering eggs with hard, dark-colored shells that can ...
Phys.org / Parasitic worms evolved to suppress neurons in skin, study suggests
New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade detection. The researchers suggest that the worm likely evolved this mechanism to enhance its ...
