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Delivering Genes Into Plant Mitochondria Using Polymer-Coated Carbon Nanotubes

DNA can be imported into the mitochondria of plants with a much higher efficiency than before thanks to a new method for delivering genes

New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots

Researchers have developed a new tool and technique that uses “vortex ultrasound” – a sort of ultrasonic tornado – to break down blood clots in the brain.

Rapid Tests Make Diagnosis Of Hepatitis C More Accessible And Closer To The Community, Study Finds

A new study has shown the benefit of using a quick clinic-based diagnostic test for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection over a standard laboratory-based test.

Fish Sensory Organ Key To Improving Navigational Skills Of Underwater Robots

Scientists, led by University of Bristol, have been studying a fish sensory organ to understand cues for collective behaviour which could be employed on underwater robots.

Bristol Study Finds Third Booster Significantly Lowers Risk Of Severe COVID Infection

A national study involving Bristol’s Children of the 90s has found the "booster" vaccine led to a substantial increase in the antibodies that help protect against coronavirus.

Milk Restriction Affects Calves’ Ability To Learn

New research has shown calves' ability to focus and learn are seriously affected when their milk allowance is suddenly reduced and that they could experience negative feelings of hunger.

Pheasants At Risk On Unfamiliar Ground, Study Finds

Most animals live within a certain area, known as their “home range”, and they know the central areas better than the edges.

Bacterium Decreases Effectiveness Of Immunotherapy

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining and is found in more than half of the global population, making it one of the most widespread bacterial infections in the world.

When The Screen Harms The Teen

Increased social media use by teenagers is associated with a decrease in their self-esteem and a growth of symptoms associated with eating disorders, according to a new Canadian study.

Better Understanding Cancer And Heart Disease

In a crucial step towards understanding the mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, a Canadian led research team has succeeded in a world first:

Electrochemistry Converts Carbon to Useful Molecules

A chemistry collaboration led to a creative way to put carbon dioxide to good – and even healthy – use

Study Shows How Cells Prevent Harmful Extra DNA Copies

A protein that prepares DNA for replication also prevents the replication process from running out of control, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

When Recreational Cannabis Is Legal, Codeine Demand Drops

States that permit recreational use of cannabis see a reduction in demand for prescription codeine, an opioid with a high potential for misuse.

Supplementation with Amino Acid Serine Eases Neuropathy in Diabetic Mice

Scientists discover that altered serine metabolism in diabetes leads to peripheral neuropathy—a finding that may provide a new way to identify people at high risk and a potential treatment option

Wearable Sensor Uses Ultrasound to Provide Cardiac Imaging On the Go

UC San Diego engineers lead development of a powerful new ultrasound sensor system for cardiac imaging that even works during a workout

Computer Model of Influenza Virus Shows Universal Vaccine Promise

Dynamic movement of H1N1 proteins reveal new vulnerabilities

More Steps, Moderate Physical Activity Cuts Dementia, Cognitive Impairment Risk

Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

Host-Cell Factors Involved in COVID-19 Infections May Augur Improved Treatments

By addressing molecules governing how host cells respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers hope they’ve found a new therapeutic target less vulnerable to potential drug resistance and emerging variants of concern

Native American ‘Deaths Of Despair’ Are Overlooked In Health Policy Discussion

UCLA-led study highlights misconception that white people have been most affected by premature mortality

How A 3 Cm Glass Sphere Could Help Scientists Understand Space Weather

UCLA study overcomes the effects of Earth’s gravity, replicating conditions on other planets, stars