Researchers at PSI have identified sesquiterpenes - gaseous hydrocarbons generated by plants - as a crucial contributor in cloud formation as part of the multinational CLOUD project at the nuclear research facility CERN. This discovery could help to reduce uncertainty in climate models and p
Four remarkably well-preserved 1,900-year-old swords likely used during the Jewish Revolt against Rome that were discovered in a cave were displayed to the public for the first time in Tel Aviv by the Israeli Antiquities Authority
Now, a team led by Assistant Professor Yasuro Furuichi from Tokyo Metropolitan University have emerged with a key part of the puzzle. In previous work, they found that Musashi-2 (Msi2), a protein originally discovered in nerve cells, was also expressed in skeletal muscle tissue.
Two new genes have been discovered by Queen Mary University of London researchers that render people with head and neck cancer resistant to chemotherapy. Cancer cells that were previously resistant to chemotherapy can now respond to it by silencing one of these genes.
Different cells in our pancreas perform critical functions in blood sugar regulation. The gene neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3) is discovered in pancreatic cells. Its mutant version may induce diabetes.
Researchers discovered that the protein Musashi-2 (Msi2) regulates bulk and metabolic processes in skeletal muscle. The study was published in the journal 'The FASEB Journal.'
Researchers have discovered the source of the Arctic Ocean's sea ice decline. The findings indicate that stronger declines in sea ice will occur when an atmospheric feature known as the Arctic dipole reverses itself in its recurring cycle.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8: iCubesWire, a global Ad Tech Platform, has announced an exciting partnership with Meesho, India’s only true e-commerce marketplace. With 140 million annual transacting users, over 1.3 million sellers and ~ 120 million active product listings across
Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder characterised with progressive cognitive decline, including memory loss, affects up to 5.8 million Americans today. Protein aggregates, made up of beta-amyloid or other proteins, occur in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. These beta-amyloid plaq
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8: Smytten, India’s largest tech-enabled product discovery and trial platform, has launched Smytten Pulse, a groundbreaking data solutions & consumer research platform. Smytten Pulse leverages AI and machine learning empowered with the extensive d
Lack of sleep not only makes you feel horrible, but study has proven that it harms your brain as well. Long-term sleep deprivation can significantly raise the chance of developing neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Researchers are trying to figure out how lack of sleep results in this
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with MyGov, started the Chandrayaan-3 MahaQuiz competition on Chandrayaan-3 on September 1, celebrating India’s incredible space exploration history, delving into the marvels of the moon, and showcasing a passion for science and