… play important roles in geological and environmental processes. Minerals are the fundamental components of Earth. Microbes occupy the majority of the tree of life. In near surficial environments, minerals…
Expected to improve results for meniscal reconstruction surgery. The knee meniscus is an important tissue that protects the joint; if the meniscus is damaged—by sports injury or aging–it often does…
Success in rapid and simultaneous identification of multiple types of food poisoning bacteria by color differences in scattered light from metals. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have developed a simple, rapid…
Many tumor cells mist themselves with a protective perfume that disables the immune system. But a drug already approved for other purposes can apparently render this weapon harmless. This is…
Penn State-led collaboration builds on decades-old research to engineer advanced material. Someone taps your shoulder. The organized touch receptors in your skin send a message to your brain, which processes…
Nearly all vital functions in the human body are regulated by so-called G protein-coupled receptors on the cell surface. These receptors thus serve as attractive drug targets to treat various…