Bacteria as a growth supplement for plants
Scientists show that bacteria may promote leaf growth, possibly by repressing leaf immune defense.
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Universal genetic testing efficiently diagnoses hospitalized infants and ends racial disparities
A new study shows that universal genetic testing for infants in intensive care provides a five-fold increase in genetic diagnoses and eliminates racial disparities
Neutrophils to the rescue part II
Scientists have discovered that neutrophils take on a new role in producing matrices to protect the skin, especially during wound healing.
Scientists discover that electrons flow around holes like water around stones
Introducing micrometer-size holes in a thin layer of graphene induces hydrodynamic flow of electrons in a new study
Blood vessel insulin sensitivity may be the key to understanding how obesity turns into diabetes
Scientists discover how an obesity-driven hormone may drive the transition to type 2 diabetes by affecting blood vessel cells’ insulin sensitivity
Folds in tissue may unfold cancer
Scientists show how folds in epithelial tissue may cue and contribute to the rise of epithelial cancers.
Blood biomarker accurately predicts preeclampsia
A new blood biomarker identifies early risk for one of pregnancy’s most serious complications with 80% accuracy.
New studies profile malaria parasite evolution and gene essentiality
Two new research studies perform comprehensive genetic screening in the parasite that causes malaria, identifying genes required for the parasite and drug targets.
Asteroid Sample Leads to New Hypotheses About the Origins of Life
Scientists analyzed the molecular contents of a sample retrieved from the asteroid Bennu to find both clues and surprises about the possible origin of life on Earth.
Scientists discover a novel, light-induced magnetic state
Laser light generates a novel magnetic state in a material by changing the interaction between electrons.
