Researchers have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.
Designed bacteria produce coral-antibiotic against multi-resistant TB
Corals growing on the reefs of the Bahamas produce an active agent that kills multi-resistant tuberculosis bacteria. Scientistshave managed to…
Survival of the fit-ish
It can be hard to dispute the common adage ‘survival of the fittest’. After all, ‘most of the genes in…
Widespread electric vehicle adoption would save billions of dollars, thousands of lives
A new study found that if EVs replaced 25% of combustion-engine cars currently on the road, the United States would…
How the brain’s internal states affect decision-making
By recording the activity of separate populations of neurons simultaneously, researchers have gained an unprecedented insight into how the ‘waxing…
Bacteria’s secret weapon revealed
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown method used by bacteria to evade immune responses.
Regulation of cancer stemness by the best combination of nanotech and genetic engineering
Photo-active nanocomplexes are successfully developed. The nanocomplexes allow spatiotemporal controlling genetically-engineered cells that are overexpressing temperature-sensitive membrane proteins. The technology…
Naturally occurring antibodies against prion proteins found in humans
Antibodies targeting the normal PrP version of the prion protein have been found in humans selected at random with no…
Targeted treatment for depression could benefit patients with psychosis
Patients with early onset psychosis may benefit from treatment for depression, including with anti-depressants alongside other medication, new research shows.
Long-term exposure to traffic noise may impact weight gain in the UK population
A new study has found a connection between traffic noise and obesity. Long-term exposure to road traffic noise, such as…