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RIKEN scientists use ethanol to help crops survive drought

With the world experiencing an increase in drought since the beginning of the millennium, Japan-based RIKEN has created a cost-effective soil treatment intended on increasing the survival rate of crops by 10 times.

Japanese scientists create 'self-healing' polymer

RIKEN scientists in Japan have created a “self-healing” polymer made from a common chemical that is aimed, not only at minimizing the environmental impacts of commercial polymers, but also improving durability and cost efficiency.

Yale study details potential of 'anti-laser'

Researchers have developed a system that could lead to breakthroughs in local area networks and photonics by directing light and electromagnetic waves for signal processing without unwanted signal reflections, according to a new study.

Yale study finds aging of bone marrow accelerates atherosclerotic plaque formation

A study published Jan. 9 in the journal Nature Aging shows that aged bone marrow promotes the expansion of arterial smooth muscle cells, which exacerbates the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls.

A Cell Death Find Changes The Gut Paradigm

A new and unexpected cell death mechanism found in fly guts opens up big questions about how the digestive system really maintains its balance.

‘Non-Essential’ Building Block Proves Vital To A Healthy Protein Diet

Fruit fly study links nutrient-sensing pathway to an unexpected amino acid

Homing In on The Genetics of Severe COVID In Children

One of the most terrifying aspects of the COVID pandemic has been its unpredictably severe impact on some children.

Illuminating The Evolution of Social Parasite Ants

Ants are known as hard workers, tirelessly attending to their assigned tasks—foraging for food, nurturing larvae, digging tunnels, tidying the nest.

Innovative Approach Opens the Door To COVID Nanobody Therapies

COVID is not yet under control. Despite a bevy of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and antivirals, the virus continues to mutate and elude us.

Mechanical Sensors Help Coordinate Cell Organization During Eye Development

The normal, symmetric formation of the vertebrate eyes is coordinated by a molecular sensor that responds to mechanical force

Far-Ultraviolet LED Designed To Kill Bacteria And Viruses Efficiently Without Harming Humans

A powerful LED can efficiently disinfect surfaces, while remaining safe for humans

The Weight of Responsibility: Biomass of Livestock Dwarfs That of Wild Mammals

Wild land mammals weigh less than 10 percent of the combined weight of humans and are outweighed by cattle and other domesticated mammals by a factor of 30

Immunotherapy Drugs Step on the Gas

Sometimes anticancer antibodies press on the gas and the brakes at the same time. New research might help them accelerate better

Treating A Heart Attack Before It Happens

A preventive procedure, performed on healthy mice, improved their recovery from later-occurring cardiac injury, reshaping our knowledge of regeneration in hearts – and possibly other organs

A Little Dusty – But Alive

A Weizmann Institute study shows that some bacteria that hitch a long-distance ride on desert dust particles may touch down alive and kicking

Yale Alumni Academy Trip to Chile, Land of Contrasts

Dean Indy Burke’s description of a two-week trip with the Yale Alumni Academy in Chile, including remarkable opportunities to learn more about Chile’s climate and environment, observe the effects of climate change firsthand , and engage with a wonderful group of alumni and oh yes, great and plentiful food and wine!

R&D Investment Can Have Multiplier Effects—If It’s Made in the Right Industries

A new study co-authored by Prof. Song Ma finds that allocating research funding to certain scientific fields can have long-term ripple effects across sectors and countries. The results suggest that the United States should invest more in semiconductors and green technology.

Antibiotics for Acne: Groundbreaking Study Shows Why One Works Best

Anew study brings precision to the understanding of which antibiotics work best for acne treatment and why.

Yale Team Co-maps Proteins and Transcriptome in Human Tissues

To understand how cells behave, researchers also need to understand the molecules that make them work.

Study Examines Potential Use of Machine Learning for Sustainable Development of Biomass

Biomass is widely considered a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, and many experts say it can play a critical role in combating climate change.