A research group has developed spintronics devices which are promising for future energy-efficient and adoptive computing systems, as they behave…
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Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains
Society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level, according to a new article.
A light-activated remote control for cells
What if doctors had a remote control that they could use to steer a patient’s own cells to a wound…
Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, is being touted as beneficial for many health conditions, ranging from anxiety to…
Biosensor ‘bandage’ collects and analyzes sweat
Like other biofluids, sweat contains a wealth of information about what’s going on inside the body. However, collecting the fluid…
New PFASs discovered in Cape Fear River, North Carolina, though levels are declining
In 2015, a fluorosurfactant known by the trade name ‘GenX’ made headlines when researchers discovered it and related compounds in…
Parboiling method reduces inorganic arsenic in rice
Contamination of rice with arsenic is a major problem in some regions of the world with high rice consumption. Now,…
Microbiome science may help doctors deliver more effective, personalized treatment to children with irritable bowel syndrome
To improve the treatment of children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), investigators have developed a sophisticated way to analyze the…
Logical reasoning: An antidote or a poison for political disagreement?
New research exploring American liberals and conservatives shows that regardless of political affiliation, tribal instincts kick in and people’s ability…
The Leukemia Atlas: Researchers unveil proteins that signal disease
Only about one in four people diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) survive five years after the initial diagnosis. To…