Nanofitins, which are derived from a protein found in Sulfolobus acidocaldarius—an archaeal microorganism found in hot springs—successfully neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in mice and were well-tolerated. When inhaled by the rodents, the engineered nanofitins, which inhibit the virus by binding to its spike proteins, were observed to quickly reach the lungs in high doses both preventing [...]
New research reveals that functional connectivity can distinguish between various disease subtypes. Not only is major depressive disorder (MDD) one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting more than 8% of the U.S. population, but it also manifests in diverse ways among individuals. Although recent research has made progress in understanding the neurological [...]
A recent study from Yale indicates that additional chromosomes in cancer cells are essential for the growth of tumors. Removing these extra chromosomes inhibits tumor formation. The findings, said the researchers, indicate that selectively targeting extra chromosomes may offer a new route for treating cancer. The study was recently published in the journal Science. Human cells typically [...]
If you wanted to uncover the secrets of the Universe for yourself, all you’d have to do is interrogate the Universe until it revealed the answers in a way you could comprehend them. When any two quanta of energy interact — irrespective of their properties, including whether they’re particles or antiparticles, massive or massless, fermions or [...]
An MD Anderson study provides a deeper understanding of the progression of gastric cancer and highlights a potential therapeutic target. A recent study conducted by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers new insight into how the tumor microenvironment changes during the development of gastric cancer. Highlights of the study, published in Cancer [...]
The findings could potentially improve the success rate of cancer drug development. Approximately 90% of drugs don’t reach the market, highlighting the clear need for increased efficiency in drug development. The story isn’t different for drugs aimed at treating cancer, with many failing due to various reasons. Now, researchers have revealed one reason why [...]
Researchers from Mass General Brigham determined that ChatGPT achieved an accuracy rate of almost 72% across all medical specialties and phases of clinical care, and 77 percent accuracy in making final diagnoses. Researchers from Mass General Brigham have conducted a study which reveals that ChatGPT demonstrated an accuracy rate of approximately 72% in overall clinical decision-making [...]
A Japanese research team has introduced the ‘Purecap’ method, enabling the production of highly pure mRNA vaccines. A research group from Japan has developed a method to produce highly active mRNA vaccines at high purity using a unique cap to easily separate the desired capped mRNA. This ‘Purecap’ technique extracted up to 100% pure [...]
It took 10 years, around 500 scientists and some €600 million, and now the Human Brain Project — one of the biggest research endeavours ever funded by the European Union — is coming to an end. Its audacious goal was to understand the human brain by modelling it in a computer. During its run, [...]
Sandia Labs manufactures its first devices capable of supporting 200 trapped ion qubits. Sandia National Laboratories has produced its first lot of a new world-class ion trap, a central component for certain quantum computers. This innovative device, termed the Enchilada Trap, enables researchers to construct more powerful machines, propelling the experimental yet groundbreaking realm [...]
