Research identifies mechanism behind drug resistance in malaria parasite
Collaborating researchers have discovered a link between malaria parasites' ability to develop resistance to antimalarial drugs—specifically artemisinin (ART)—through a cellular process called transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modification. tRNA m.....»»
Passport control for glycan maturation: Discovery of a molecular tag that enhances biopharmaceutical quality
A collaborative research group, including researchers from Nagoya City University, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, and RIKEN has uncovered a molecular tool, the "passport sequence," that significantly improves the production efficiency and q.....»»
Researchers identify two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants to colonize roots
In nature, plant roots are always colonized by fungi. This interaction can be either mutualistic, benefiting both the plant and the fungus, or pathogenic, where the fungus harms the host plant. A research group led by Professor Dr. Alga Zuccaro at th.....»»
How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society
Who hasn't heard someone ask, "How much for cash?" While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business......»»
A matter of time: New research shows how tissue development is temporally organized
When a vertebrate embryo develops, a group of cells self-organizes into the neural tube, eventually becoming the brain and the spinal cord. This involves specific signals, but how these signals are interpreted by developing cells remains unclear. A t.....»»
Cell model identifies important factor in neural development
The Wistar Institute's Alessandro Gardini, Ph.D., and lab have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular "bridge" complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the under.....»»
Scientists synthesize unsymmetrical ureas using non-phosgene method
Unsymmetrical ureas can form multiple stable hydrogen bonds with proteins. Since drugs containing urea functional groups display unique biological activities when interacting with their targets, they play an important role in drug development and med.....»»
Dogs prefer texture over shape when identifying objects, research reveals
In a new study exploring how dogs recognize and generalize objects, researchers from Eötvös Lorand University (Budapest) discovered that dogs prioritize texture over shape when identifying objects. The paper is published in the journal Scientific R.....»»
Falcons exposed to heavy metals are a red flag for environmental health
Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple Universit.....»»
ESET researchers analyze first UEFI bootkit for Linux systems
ESET Research has discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty by its creators. Researchers believe this bootkit is likely an initial proof of concept, and based on ESET telemetry, it has not been deployed in the wild.....»»
Moving "hotspot" created world"s longest straight underwater mountain belt, researchers find
New Curtin University research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge—the Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chain—formed through a different process than previously believed......»»
Magnetic memory device reduces power consumption, heat generation in MRAM semiconductors
A research team, led by Professor Jung-Woo Yoo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST has unveiled a new type of magnetic memory device, designed to reduce power consumption and heat generation in MRAM semiconductors. The w.....»»
Scientists successfully use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs
Virus. When you hear the word, you probably shudder. But not all viruses are bad or cause disease. Some are even used for therapeutic applications or vaccination. In basic research, they are often employed to infect certain cells, genetically modify.....»»
When club teammates become World Cup rivals: Research reveals hidden tension when coworkers compete
In today's interconnected professional world, employees often have affiliations outside their primary workplace. This phenomenon can be harmless—or even beneficial—until two employees find themselves representing rival entities......»»
Transport phenomena and fundamental physics investigated in the microgravity of the ISS
A paper published in Gravitational and Space Research unveils insights gained from International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored research on transport phenomena, fundamental physical processes involving momentum, energy, and mass tr.....»»
Targeting bacterial defense mechanisms for effective antibiotic treatment
In addition to the urgent need for new antibiotics, alternative strategies are required to tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance. Michaela Wenzel, Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, is investigating bacterial defenses aga.....»»
Trump targets Mexico and Canada with tariffs, plus an extra 10% for China
Tariffs are retaliation for drug trafficking and illegal migration. Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from Canada and Mexico, and an extra.....»»
Researchers develop light-guided siRNA delivery system based on cyanobacteria
In a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science on Nov. 25, a research team reported the development of an innovative intelligent light-guided biohybrid system, the CTPA/siCSF1R system, to target tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), thus enabli.....»»
Study finds opposing effects of short-term and continuous noise on western bluebird parental care
Research led by Kerstin Ozkan and published in PeerJ has uncovered the complex and contrasting effects of human-generated noise on Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) parental behavior, raising critical questions about how anthropogenic noise affects.....»»
Oil spill still contaminating sensitive Mauritius mangroves three years on
Three years after the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling around 1,000 tons of a new type of marine fuel oil, Curtin University-led research has confirmed the oil is still present in an environmentally sensiti.....»»
Visualizations help make sense of supply chain processes
Sandy Dall'erba is on a mission to systematically complement his published scientific research with visual tools, so it can be seen and easily understood by lay people, including policymakers......»»