Nanocrystal ‘factory’ could revolutionize quantum dot manufacturing
A new system for synthesizing quantum dots across the entire spectrum of visible light drastically reduces manufacturing costs, can be tuned on demand to...
With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight
People left blind by retinal degeneration have one option: electronic eye implants. Neuroscientists have now developed an alternative: gene therapy that, in tests, restored...
Quantum sensing method measures minuscule magnetic fields
A new technique uses quantum sensors to enable precise measurements of magnetic fields in different directions.
Uncovering uncultivated microbes in the human gut
A human's health is shaped both by environmental factors and the body's interactions with the microbiome, particularly in the gut. Genome sequences are critical...
Since 1990s, heart attacks have become less deadly, frequent for Americans
Heart attack prevention and outcomes have dramatically improved for American adults in the past two decades, according to a new study. Compared to the...
New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease
Researchers have discovered autoreactive cells in persons suffering from narcolepsy. This is a new, important proof that the sleep disorder is an autoimmune disease....
Trials testing new educational methods in schools ‘often fail to produce useful evidence’
The new study found that 40% of large-scale randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the UK and the US failed to produce any evidence as...
A repellent odor inhibits the perception of a pleasant odor in vinegar flies
Scientists have discovered that repellent odors suppress the perception of pleasant smells. This happens because certain brain structures that respond to attractive odors are...
Mental health issues increased significantly in young adults over last decade
The percentage of young Americans experiencing certain types of mental health disorders has risen significantly over the past decade, with no corresponding increase in...
Higher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease and early death risk
Cancel the cheese omelet. A large, new study of nearly 30,000 people reports adults who ate more eggs and dietary cholesterol had a significantly...
