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Dalhousie researchers create solar-powered floating water purifier
Researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a plasmonic nanoparticle-based floating system that can offer a reliable alternative to freshwater production. This portable solar-powered prototype...
Small heart protein deletion affects embryonic and adult hearts
Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat in the upper heart chambers. This increases the risk of heart failure, stroke,...
New potential target for early Alzheimer’s treatment identified
Modifying heparan sulfate alleviates cell defects and neuron decline in the Drosophila model of Alzheimer's.
Impact of low oxygen on brain memory
Regeneration of hippocampal LTP by anoxia via glutamate and nitric oxide.
Harnessing a parasite’s power to halt pain
Leishmania mexicana induces metabolomic shifts to reduce pain in skin lesions.
Mouse embryos grown in space for the first time
It is the world's first experiment that cultured early-stage mammalian embryos under complete microgravity of ISS.
NAD+ link to fertility problems uncovered by buck researchers
CD38 controls ovarian function and fertility through NAD+ metabolism.
Hearing loss therapies advancing with Novel discoveries
mTORC2 modulation of auditory hair cell structure and function.
Scientists used superfast muons to navigate underground wirelessly
New technology enables navigation in places GPS can’t reach.
The blood plasma of COVID-19 patients shows who is most likely to become very ill
Proteins may help predict which patients need ventilators and die of the virus.
Scientists identified 60 unique proteins that may be critical regulators of body weight
The study explored the link between genetic regions linked to body weight and proteins expressed in the brain.
Study figured out what ancient humans might have been able to smell
Duke lab built Neanderthal and Denisovan smell receptors and tested them in a dish.
Brain-powered wheelchair shows real-world promise
This is a sign of future commercial viability for mind-powered wheelchairs.
Insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as thunderstorm cloud
Insects contribute to atmospheric electricity.
New painless tattoos can be self-administered
This could be a way not only to make medical tattoos more accessible.
