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Such devices could monitor viruses or biodiversity, but the potential for misuse raises ethical questions. The post Handheld Device Creates Genetic Profiles From Airborne DNA With Astounding Speed appeared first on Singu...

A new study reveals how sticky molecules called heparan sulfate (HS) may trap lipoproteins in the eye and trigger early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These fat-protein particles, similar to HDL, accumulate betw...

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are stable, ring-shaped molecules that play crucial roles in brain development, cognition, and long-term cellular regulation. Unlike typical RNA, they form closed loops that resist degradation, m...

Feeling less stigma -- not losing weight -- was linked to better mental health, eating behaviors and weight loss after bariatric surgery.

A large international study of over 21,000 identical twins has identified genetic variants that influence how individuals respond to life experiences, affecting traits such as anxiety, depression, and autistic traits. By...

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) doesn't just work in the brain--it also shuts off pain at its source in the peripheral nerves. The study found that after taking paracetamol, the body produces a compound called AM404 directly...

How can the strange properties of quantum particles be exploited to perform extremely accurate measurements? This question is at the heart of the research field of quantum metrology. One example is the atomic clock, whic...

Many AI models were trained on the text of books, but a new test found at least one model has directly memorised nearly the entirety of some books, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which could complica...

Humans first arrived in South America through a series of extraordinary migrations - and genetic studies now reveal more about how they settled and then split into four distinct groups on the continent

An international team of scientists has published a new report that moves toward a better understanding of the behavior of some of the heaviest particles in the universe under extreme conditions, which are similar to tho...

Researchers have filmed a living Antarctic gonate squid in a world-first sighting deep in the ocean surrounding Antarctica.

Using CRISPR to correct the mutations behind polycystic kidney disease could counter some of the damage the condition causes

Coordinated behaviors like swarming--from ant colonies to schools of fish--are found everywhere in nature. Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have given a nod to ...

He was a minor king, yet Tutankhamun's tomb might have been the most richly stocked of all in ancient Egypt. Now research is revealing the surprising reasons why he was given such a lavish send-off

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have made a breakthrough in laser technology by using machine learning (ML) to help stabilize a high-power laser.

Xanadu has achieved a significant milestone in the development of scalable quantum hardware by generating error-resistant photonic qubits on an integrated chip platform. A foundational result in Xanadu's roadmap, this fi...

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus that depicts Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest.

A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a compact dynamic cantilever magnetometer with a diameter of just 22 mm, achieving magnetic moment sensitivit...

Astronomers use brokers to identify which signals to pursue in an endless stream of alerts.

Our universe may have been born in a gravitational crunch that formed a very massive black hole--followed by a bounce inside it. The post What If the Big Bang Wasn't the Beginning? Research Suggests It May Have Taken Pla...

New research reveals a stress-sensitive neural pathway that impairs both sleep and memory in male mice. Scientists activated neurons in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus, known for their role in stres...

Psilocybin significantly enhances psychological well-being and spiritual insight among clergy members across major world religions. Participants reported lasting positive changes in religious practice, personal beliefs, ...