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Jan. 14, 2022Press Release Biology

The free-energy principle explains the brain

Jan. 13, 2022Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Determining the Hamiltonian of quantum systems with far fewer measurements
The energy function that governs systems of quantum particles can be determined using much fewer measurements than previously considered necessary

Jan. 10, 2022Press Release Medicine / Disease Chemistry

Cancer therapy using on-site synthesis of anticancer drugs

Jan. 6, 2022Press Release Physics / Astronomy

Matter and antimatter seem to respond equally to gravity

Dec. 28, 2021Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease

Immune response to seasonal coronaviruses may offer protection against COVID-19

Dec. 27, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry

Gelatin foams show unexpected ultralong organic phosphorescence for optical applications
Strong, biodegradable materials could find use in sensors and bioimaging methods

Dec. 27, 2021Research Highlight Biology

How the hippocampus orchestrates memory consolidation
A brain structure that coordinates the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term ones during sleep has been identified

Dec. 23, 2021Press Release Engineering

Fabrication of flexible electronics improved using gold and water-vapor plasma

Dec. 23, 2021Perspectives Biology Medicine / Disease

Building a better future for the brain

Dec. 20, 2021Feature Highlight Biology

To make tire rubber, add bacteria and sugar
A chance change of pH resulted in a more sustainable means of manufacturing car tires using glucose and genetically modified bacteria.

Dec. 17, 2021Press Release Biology

Healthier tapioca starch is on the way

Dec. 14, 2021Press Release Physics / Astronomy

Scientists successfully manipulate a single skyrmion at room temperature

Dec. 13, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry

Swapping catalysts provides better targeted killing of cancer cells
A different combination of catalyst and peptide delivers greater efficacy in destroying tumor cells

Dec. 10, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Exotic six-quark particle predicted by supercomputers
A new particle predicted by supercomputers could shed light on how matter is formed

Dec. 3, 2021Research Highlight Biology

The distinct microbiome of centenarians may partially account for their longevity
The unique gut microbiome of centenarians could be part of the secret of their long life

Dec. 1, 2021Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease

Potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease would be relatively cheap

Dec. 1, 2021Research Highlight Biology

New mouse model mimics earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Genetically engineered mice provide platform for drug discovery

Nov. 26, 2021Research Highlight Biology

Successful fertilization requires careful coordination of chromosomes
After fertilization, the mammalian egg organizes itself to safeguard paternal genomic material and ensure healthy offspring

Nov. 25, 2021Press Release Physics / Astronomy Engineering

Creating coherent motion based on coordinated microscopic movements

Nov. 25, 2021Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease

GABA released by B-cells blunts the immune response to tumors