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New Sleep Molecule Discovered: “It Shows Just How Complex the Machinery of Sleep Is”

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aalborg University presents a new study demonstrating that a small molecule in brain cells affects the level of hypocretin

The Genetic Underpinnings of Severe Staph Infections

A common culprit of skin and respiratory infections, Staphylococcus aureus is highly unpredictable.

Energy Storage Important to Creating Affordable, Reliable, Deeply Decarbonized Electricity Systems

MIT Energy Initiative report supports energy storage paired with renewable energy to achieve clean energy grids.

Can Artificial Intelligence Overcome the Challenges of the Health Care System?

MIT and Mass General Brigham researchers and physicians connect in person to bring AI into mainstream health care.

Student Robot Competition Honors the Legacy of the Late Beloved Professor, Woodie Flowers

In person for the first time in three years, the 2.007 (Design and Manufacturing I) Robot Competition celebrated its founder.

Is It Neuroscience? Chemistry? Art? Wulff Lecture Shows Versatility, Diversity in Materials Science

Professor Polina Anikeeva’s innovation in the treatment of neurological disorders highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her field.

3 Questions: Daniel Anderson on the Progress Of mRNA Vaccines

Following the successful development of vaccines against Covid-19, scientists hope to deploy mRNA-based therapies to combat many other diseases.

Ultrathin Fuel Cell Uses the Body’s Own Sugar to Generate Electricity

Engineers have developed a glucose power source that could fuel miniature implants and sensors.

Student’s Illustrations Bring Wildlife Book to Life

When veterinary student Laura Donohue learned that Cortland Seafood had fresh, whole fish available, she promptly claimed a few perch and returned home to dissect them on her kitchen table.

Choline Makes Key Nutrient Available for Baby Development

The nutrient choline – shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy

3D-Printing Robot Enables Sustainable Construction

The Bovay Civil Infrastructure Laboratory Complex, located in the basement of Thurston Hall, has a new tenant

Dragonflies Use Vision, Subtle Wing Control to Straighten Up and Fly Right

With their stretched bodies, immense wingspan and iridescent coloring, dragonflies are a unique sight.

Mussels’ Underwater Glue Inspires Synthetic Cement

Researchers use nature’s strongest secrets to build even stronger biomaterials

View Total Lunar Eclipse of ‘Flower Moon’ on May 15

Rooftop astronomers to provide close-up view of moon entering Earth’s shadow

Pharmacists at Higher Risk of Suicide than General Population, Study Finds

The pandemic put a spotlight on mental health and burnout within health care professions, but emerging research reveals these issues have been affecting health care workers for years, with suicide rates notably high among physicians and nurses.

CloudBank Expands to Accelerate and Broaden Access to Public Cloud Resources

Eligibility to CloudBank, the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded program that provides access to and managed services for public cloud resources for research and education, has dramatically expanded—making it easier for users to gain access to its resources.

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease Share Same Immune Response

The inflammatory disorders share similar underlying molecular patterns, a UC San Diego study reports; findings may improve disease diagnosis and treatment and support new drug targets for MIS-C

Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox Named in Honor of $7.5M Gift from UC San Diego Alumnus

The donation from David Goeddel, ’72, and his wife Alena, will support innovation, research and training in the School of Biological Sciences as well as undergraduate scholarships for Triton scholar-athletes