Actin cytoskeleton remodeling protects tumor cells against immune attack
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Cancer cells have evolved multiple escape strategies to circumvent the body's immune defenses such as the attack by Natural Killer (NK) cells which normally swiftly kill abnormal cells by releasing...
Cancer cells have evolved multiple escape strategies to circumvent the body's immune defenses such as the attack by Natural Killer (NK) cells which normally swiftly kill abnormal cells by releasing cytotoxic products. While studying breast cancer cell lines, scientists have...
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Professional, not personal, familiarity works for virtual teams
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Researchers surveyed 363 people, from 68 teams, asking them about their colleagues' professional and personal lives.
Researchers surveyed 363 people, from 68 teams, asking them about their colleagues' professional and personal lives.
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Neurons reliably respond to straight lines
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Single neurons in the brain's primary visual cortex can reliably detect straight lines, even though the cellular makeup of the neurons is constantly changing, according to a new study. The study's findings lay the groundwork for...
Single neurons in the brain's primary visual cortex can reliably detect straight lines, even though the cellular makeup of the neurons is constantly changing, according to a new study. The study's findings lay the groundwork for future studies into how...
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New definition returns meaning to information
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Identifying meaningful information is a key challenge to disciplines from biology to artificial intelligence. Researchers now propose a broadly applicable, fully formal definition for this kind of semantic information.
Identifying meaningful information is a key challenge to disciplines from biology to artificial intelligence. Researchers now propose a broadly applicable, fully formal definition for this kind of semantic information.
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The composition of gut bacteria almost recovers after antibiotics
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The use of antibiotics has long been linked to deprivation of gut bacteria. Now, a new study shows that the composition and function of gut bacteria can recover after antibiotic...
The use of antibiotics has long been linked to deprivation of gut bacteria. Now, a new study shows that the composition and function of gut bacteria can recover after antibiotic treatment in healthy people. But after six months, the gut...
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How microplastics, marine aggregates and marine animals are connected
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Prior research has suggested that mussels are a robust indicator of plastic debris and particles in marine environments. A new study says that's not the case because mussels are picky...
Prior research has suggested that mussels are a robust indicator of plastic debris and particles in marine environments. A new study says that's not the case because mussels are picky eaters and have an inherent ability to choose and sort...
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Wine's origin might affect acceptable price more than taste study shows
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Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think. In fact, issues like a wine's country and...
Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think. In fact, issues like a wine's country and region of origin sometimes had more impact on a person's willingness to pay more...
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A molecular sensor for in-situ analysis of complex biological fluids
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A research group presented a molecular sensor with a microbead format for the rapid in-situ detection of harmful molecules in biological fluids or foods. As the sensor is...
A research group presented a molecular sensor with a microbead format for the rapid in-situ detection of harmful molecules in biological fluids or foods. As the sensor is designed to selectively concentrate charged small molecules and amplify the Raman signal,...
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Vaccine shows promise against widespread chicken disease
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A new vaccine strategy could offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by a serious respiratory disease, research shows.
A new vaccine strategy could offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by a serious respiratory disease, research shows.
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Mussel-inspired defect engineering enhances the mechanical strength of graphene fibers
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Researchers demonstrated the mussel-inspired reinforcement of graphene fibers for the improvement of different material properties. A research group applied polydopamine as an effective infiltrate binder to achieve high...
Researchers demonstrated the mussel-inspired reinforcement of graphene fibers for the improvement of different material properties. A research group applied polydopamine as an effective infiltrate binder to achieve high mechanical and electrical properties for graphene-based liquid crystalline fibers.
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Current mix of soil bacteria and climate conditions 50 years ago
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Scientists expect climate change influences the geographical distribution of microbes in the soil, but few studies have dug deeply into that relationship. A new study suggests...
Scientists expect climate change influences the geographical distribution of microbes in the soil, but few studies have dug deeply into that relationship. A new study suggests the connection can drag across decades. After sequencing soil samples from North American and...
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Sockeye carcasses tossed on shore over two decades spur tree growth
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In a 20-year study, researchers have found that nearly 600,000 pounds of sockeye salmon carcasses tossed to the left side of a small, remote stream in...
In a 20-year study, researchers have found that nearly 600,000 pounds of sockeye salmon carcasses tossed to the left side of a small, remote stream in southwest Alaska, helped trees on that side of the stream grow faster than their...
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How to mass produce cell-sized robots
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Researchers have discovered a way to mass produce tiny, cell-sized robots that could be used for industrial or biomedical monitoring.
Researchers have discovered a way to mass produce tiny, cell-sized robots that could be used for industrial or biomedical monitoring.
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Study explores infant body position and learning
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A developmental psychologist has completed a study that is the first to measure how often infants spend time in different body positions over the first year of life. The study aims to understand how...
A developmental psychologist has completed a study that is the first to measure how often infants spend time in different body positions over the first year of life. The study aims to understand how the physical context of infants' everyday...
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Strong Indian monsoons steer Atlantic hurricanes towards land, study finds
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Strong monsoons in the Indian Ocean can induce easterly winds that push Atlantic Ocean hurricanes westward, increasing the likelihood they'll make landfall in the Americas, according to new...
Strong monsoons in the Indian Ocean can induce easterly winds that push Atlantic Ocean hurricanes westward, increasing the likelihood they'll make landfall in the Americas, according to new research.
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Does putting the brakes on outrage bottle up social change?
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While outrage is often generally considered a hurdle in the path to civil discourse, a team of psychologists suggest outrage -- specifically, moral outrage -- may have beneficial...
While outrage is often generally considered a hurdle in the path to civil discourse, a team of psychologists suggest outrage -- specifically, moral outrage -- may have beneficial outcomes, such as inspiring people to take part in long-term collective action.
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Yes, your pet can tell time
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A new study has found some of the clearest evidence yet that animals can judge time. By examining the brain's medial entorhinal cortex, the researchers discovered a previously unknown set of neurons that turn on like...
A new study has found some of the clearest evidence yet that animals can judge time. By examining the brain's medial entorhinal cortex, the researchers discovered a previously unknown set of neurons that turn on like a clock when an...
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Complex causes of premature and low-birthweight babies in India
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Women in India who spend more time fetching water, use a shared latrine, and endure harassment from others are more apt to give birth to a pre-term or low-birthweight baby.
Women in India who spend more time fetching water, use a shared latrine, and endure harassment from others are more apt to give birth to a pre-term or low-birthweight baby.
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Harmful pesticides lurking in New York State homes
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Despite the existence of chemical-free methods to eradicate pests, Americans use more than a billion pounds of pesticides per year. These chemicals are mostly out of sight and out of mind to...
Despite the existence of chemical-free methods to eradicate pests, Americans use more than a billion pounds of pesticides per year. These chemicals are mostly out of sight and out of mind to unsuspecting homeowners, who are typically unaware of how...
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Philosophy of mind: In touch with reality?
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When faced with ambiguous information we apparently trust our fingertips more than our eyes. Philosophers are investigating the special status of touch.
When faced with ambiguous information we apparently trust our fingertips more than our eyes. Philosophers are investigating the special status of touch.
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Ultra-close stars discovered inside a planetary nebula
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Astronomers have discovered two stars in a binary pair that complete an orbit around each other in a little over three hours, residing in the planetary nebula M3-1. Remarkably, the stars could drive a...
Astronomers have discovered two stars in a binary pair that complete an orbit around each other in a little over three hours, residing in the planetary nebula M3-1. Remarkably, the stars could drive a nova explosion, an entirely unexpected event...
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Genomic analysis helps in discovery of unusual new bird species from Indonesia
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A research team has described an unusual new songbird species. The bird was named the Rote Leaf-Warbler Phylloscopus rotiensis after the island of Rote...
A research team has described an unusual new songbird species. The bird was named the Rote Leaf-Warbler Phylloscopus rotiensis after the island of Rote where it is found.
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Tortoise evolution: How did they become so big?
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The evolution of giant tortoise might not be linked to islands, as had been previously thought. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers present the most comprehensive family tree of extinct and extant tortoises...
The evolution of giant tortoise might not be linked to islands, as had been previously thought. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers present the most comprehensive family tree of extinct and extant tortoises so far. Analyzing genetic and osteological data from...
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Noble metal-free catalyst system as active as platinum
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The industry has been traditionally deploying platinum alloys as catalysts for oxygen reduction, which is for example essential in fuel cells or metal-air batteries. Expensive and rare, that metal imposes strict restrictions...
The industry has been traditionally deploying platinum alloys as catalysts for oxygen reduction, which is for example essential in fuel cells or metal-air batteries. Expensive and rare, that metal imposes strict restrictions on manufacture. Researchers have discovered an alloy made...
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Nerve-on-a-chip platform makes neuroprosthetics more effective
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Scientists have developed a miniaturized electronic platform for the stimulation and recording of peripheral nerve fibers on a chip. By modulating and rapidly recording nerve activity with a high signal-to-noise ratio, the platform paves the way...
Scientists have developed a miniaturized electronic platform for the stimulation and recording of peripheral nerve fibers on a chip. By modulating and rapidly recording nerve activity with a high signal-to-noise ratio, the platform paves the way to using chips to...
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Bad boss? You may be making things better -- or worse!
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Bosses who are disagreeable, dishonest and careless can mean bad outcomes for companies and teams. However, new research shows employees also play a major role in...
Bosses who are disagreeable, dishonest and careless can mean bad outcomes for companies and teams. However, new research shows employees also play a major role in this. Employee anxiety, self-esteem and how leadership behavior is perceived can all affect the...
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Painkillers during pregnancy can bring forward puberty in girls
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The more weeks a women takes pain-reliving medication during pregnancy, the earlier their daughters enter puberty. This is shown by a new study. As the first in the world, researchers...
The more weeks a women takes pain-reliving medication during pregnancy, the earlier their daughters enter puberty. This is shown by a new study. As the first in the world, researchers have examined the correlation between the intake of the analgesic...
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Aspirin alone a good clot buster after knee surgery
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When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs, such as rivaroxaban (Xarelto), according to...
When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs, such as rivaroxaban (Xarelto), according to a orthopedics study.
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Revealing the molecular mystery of human liver cells
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A map of the cells in the human liver has been created, revealing for the first time differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on...
A map of the cells in the human liver has been created, revealing for the first time differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behavior in tissue, tumors and disease.
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Journalism study evaluates emotions on the job
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A study investigating the emotional labor involved in reporting traumatic news events finds key differences between how male and female journalists cope.
A study investigating the emotional labor involved in reporting traumatic news events finds key differences between how male and female journalists cope.
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Rating movies based on fear pheromones in the cinema
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The isoprene concentration in the air is an objective indicator for setting the age rating of films.
The isoprene concentration in the air is an objective indicator for setting the age rating of films.
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A topical gel to protect farmers from lethal effects of pesticides
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Researchers have developed a nucleophilic polymer, which formulated into a topical gel can be applied on the skin before spraying of pesticides.
Researchers have developed a nucleophilic polymer, which formulated into a topical gel can be applied on the skin before spraying of pesticides.
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New protein sequencing method could transform biological research
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Researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that is much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time. The advance...
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that is much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time. The advance could have a major impact in biomedical research,...
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Is big-city living eroding our desire to be nice?
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A new study of anonymous interactions suggests that humans switch off their automatic inclination to share in dealings with strangers.
A new study of anonymous interactions suggests that humans switch off their automatic inclination to share in dealings with strangers.
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First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer
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New research has shown that by using a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy the body's own immune system can be tuned to attack triple-negative breast cancer, extending survival.
New research has shown that by using a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy the body's own immune system can be tuned to attack triple-negative breast cancer, extending survival.
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Memory-steel -- A new material for the strengthening of buildings
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A new building material is about to be launched on the market: 'memory-steel' can not only be used to reinforce new, but also existing concrete structures. When the...
A new building material is about to be launched on the market: 'memory-steel' can not only be used to reinforce new, but also existing concrete structures. When the material is heated (one-time), prestressing occurs automatically.
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For a lower climate footprint, vegetarian diet beats local
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A new study provides a more comprehensive accounting of the greenhouse gas emissions from EU diets. It shows that meat and dairy products are responsible for the lion's share of...
A new study provides a more comprehensive accounting of the greenhouse gas emissions from EU diets. It shows that meat and dairy products are responsible for the lion's share of greenhouse emissions from the EU diet.
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Changes in snow coverage threatens biodiversity of Arctic nature
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Many of the plants inhabiting northern mountains depend on the snow cover lingering until late spring or summer. Snow provides shelter for plants from winter-time extreme events but at the...
Many of the plants inhabiting northern mountains depend on the snow cover lingering until late spring or summer. Snow provides shelter for plants from winter-time extreme events but at the same time it shortens the length of growing season, which...
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Don't offer co-workers help unless asked
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New workplace research found that when it comes to offering assistance at work, it's better to keep to yourself or wait until you're asked.
New workplace research found that when it comes to offering assistance at work, it's better to keep to yourself or wait until you're asked.
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Breakthrough test screens for all known bacterial infections
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Scientists have developed the first diagnostic platform that can simultaneously screen for all known human pathogenic bacteria as well as markers for virulence and antibiotic resistance. A study provides details on the...
Scientists have developed the first diagnostic platform that can simultaneously screen for all known human pathogenic bacteria as well as markers for virulence and antibiotic resistance. A study provides details on the performance of the BacCapSeq platform.
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Gut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children
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Evaluating the gut microbiota of infants may help identify children who are at risk for becoming overweight or obese. The research revealed that gut microbiota composition at two years of life is...
Evaluating the gut microbiota of infants may help identify children who are at risk for becoming overweight or obese. The research revealed that gut microbiota composition at two years of life is associated with body mass index (BMI) at age...
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Parent educational tools on pain relief help reduce babies' vaccination distress
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Information provided to new parents in hospital about how to alleviate pain for their babies during vaccination resulted in more frequent use of pain interventions at...
Information provided to new parents in hospital about how to alleviate pain for their babies during vaccination resulted in more frequent use of pain interventions at future infant vaccinations.
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The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
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A new review reveals how lavender mellows us out -- and why some day psychiatrists and surgeons might be prescribing patients a whiff of the purple stuff.
A new review reveals how lavender mellows us out -- and why some day psychiatrists and surgeons might be prescribing patients a whiff of the purple stuff.
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