Good News: The World Can Now Breathe Easier
WashU researchers, who quantified changes in air pollution from 1998 to 2019, state that further mitigation is still necessary. Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is…
WashU researchers, who quantified changes in air pollution from 1998 to 2019, state that further mitigation is still necessary. Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is…
A fast-acting breath test for COVID-19, using a llama-derived nanobody, produces results in less than a minute. Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have…
Long-term lizard observation challenges the conventional understanding of natural selection, suggesting species can remain consistent in appearance while still undergoing evolution. Many species experience little…
Research supported by the Center for Quantum Leaps advances the field of quantum simulation using an atomic-level quantum system. Diamonds are often prized for their…
Recent research shows that proteins’ intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are critical for chromatin regulation and gene expression. Mutations in these IDRs affect cellular functions, especially…
In the largest study of its kind, CU Anschutz scientists are advancing the development of a digital biomarker. This marker, identified through a wearable headband…
The gut microbiota of individuals with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differs from those of healthy people. Individuals in the initial phase of Alzheimer’s disease, where brain alterations…
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer could pave the way for novel treatments. Researchers have conducted an in-depth study on the proteins involved in various…
Proof-of-concept device could also monitor for flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are…
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to induce a torpor-like state in mammals using ultrasound stimulation of the brain, according…
Early detection of symptoms and signs can lead to quicker colorectal cancer diagnoses, enhancing the chances of survival. Researchers from the Washington University School of…
The story of how ancient wolves became humanity’s closest companions by the campfire is well known, even though the details are still being refined by…
A team of engineers has discovered a technique for producing synthetic spider silk with high yield, while maintaining its strength and toughness, using mussel foot…
Findings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, and movement. Calm body, calm mind, say the practitioners of mindfulness. A new study…
Noninvasive technique could shed light on preterm birth. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed new imaging technology that can…
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care. People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a…
Infections in hospitalized patients may originate from their own bacteria. Hospitals implement strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to shield vulnerable patients with serious illnesses from…
Many individuals with high insulin levels also exhibit impairments in an enzyme crucial to fatty acid processing. The risk of developing diabetes is significantly higher…