Scientists track patterns of island growth in crystals
Scientists have found that the seemingly random arrangement of islands that form to begin new layers during crystal growth can actually be very similar...
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....
Poor pitch singing could be a matter of the tune in your head
Sub-vocalization, the silent, preparatory muscle movements of the face and larynx that result when singers run a song through their heads prior to vocalizing,...
Bullying evolves with age and proves difficult to escape from
An international team conducted a study on bullying roles among peers. Children who are involved in bullying at age 11, may remain involved throughout...
Rejection of transplanted organs: Long-awaited structure offers new insights
One third of organ transplants are lost to transplant rejection. Although acute transplant rejection responds relatively well to steroids, chronic rejection (which is mainly...
