Scientists uncover a hidden protein behind deadly mystery diseases

New work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that problems in a protein vital for keeping chromosomes stable may contribute to serious — and at times fatal — health conditions. The study, recently reported in Science, offers patients and clinicians new protein mutations to examine when diagnosing certain cancers and…

These Bald Eagles fly the wrong way every year and stun scientists

Birds of a feather do not always flock together, despite the adage. A new study in the Journal of Raptor Research describes how Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) from Arizona are making unusual journeys by flying north instead of south, unlike most migratory birds in temperate regions. The paper, titled “Northward…

New research uncovers a surprisingly cheap way to farm kelp offshore

In Maine, growing kelp for use in foods, cosmetics, fertilizer additives and other products is rapidly expanding, but it remains expensive to do. For many new growers, one of the biggest challenges is the lack of reliable cost analysis tools that can guide spending decisions and help them build sustainable…

Arriva il dl Milleproroghe, 16 articoli dai Lep alle multe. Un altro anno per i bonus giovani e donne – Notizie – Ansa.it

Dai Lep agli importi delle multe, dalle polizze catastrofali ai commissari straordinari: arriva domani in Cdm un Milleproroghe di 16 articoli, secondo una bozza del decreto. Il provvedimento di fine anno proroga alcune scadenze, fra queste quella relativa “all’attività istruttoria connessa alla determinazione dei livelli essenziali delle prestazioni” (Lep), che…

Paper mill waste could unlock cheaper clean energy

Researchers have developed a catalyst sourced from renewable plant waste that shows strong potential for speeding up clean hydrogen production. The material is produced by embedding nickel oxide and iron oxide nanoparticles into carbon fibers made from lignin, creating a structure that improves both efficiency and durability during the oxygen…

Gene-edited CAR-T cells erase aggressive T-cell leukemia

A new treatment created by scientists at UCL (University College London) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is offering promising results for children and adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), a fast-moving and uncommon blood cancer. The approach uses genome-edited immune cells to target the disease in patients who…

Dai bus ai treni, esclusi gli aerei: chi sciopera domani – Notizie – Ansa.it

Lo sciopero generale contro la manovra “ingiusta” proclamato dalla Cgil per venerdì 12 dicembre interesserà tutti i settori, pubblici e privati, per l’intera giornata. L’astensione non riguarderà il trasporto aereo, perché già interessato da uno sciopero precedentemente indetto per il 17 dicembre. Escluso anche il personale Atac a Roma, che…

Researchers catch atoms standing still inside molten metal

Researchers have found that, inside a liquid, not every atom is moving. Some atoms stay fixed in place even when the temperature is very high. These motionless atoms have a major effect on how a liquid turns into a solid, including the creation of an unusual state of matter known…

This 15 minute hepatitis C test could change everything

A new rapid test from Northwestern University can diagnose hepatitis C in just 15 minutes — far faster than current options. Chronic hepatitis C infection affects an estimated 50 million people around the world and leads to approximately 242,000 deaths each year, most often from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Same-day…

Scientists uncover the hidden survival trick that lets cancer bounce back

Cancer drug resistance remains one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment, and doctors urgently need better ways to prevent it. Yet scientists still do not fully understand the molecular processes that allow tumors to escape and return after therapy, which slows the development of new strategies to stop resistance.…

New research reveals how everyday cues secretly shape your habits

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have identified a way the brain’s learning system can shift depending on the activity of a particular protein. Their work shows that the ability to connect cues with rewarding outcomes can be strengthened or weakened when this protein becomes more or less active. This…