Temperature model predicts regional and seasonal virus transmission by mosquitoes
Scientists have built a model that predicts how temperature affects the spread of Ross River virus, a common mosquito-borne virus in Australia.
New approach makes sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets
Engineers have devised a new way to make sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets. The team accomplished this in a surprisingly simple way, by placing a fine mesh in between the spray and the intended target to break up droplets into ones that are only one-thousandth as big.
Novel brain network linked to chronic pain in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have revealed a novel brain network that links pain in Parkinson's disease to a specific region of the brain.
Bollywood actor Soundarya Sharma confirms she’s a part of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman…
Ranchi Diaries actor Soundarya Sharma has bagged a role in Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman sequel.
Scientists alter membrane proteins to make them easier to study
By making hydrophobic sections water-soluble, researchers hope to learn more about protein structures.
Researchers develop ‘cytological ruler’ to build 3D map of human genome
It has been almost 20 years since the human genome was first sequenced, but researchers still know little about how the genome is folded up and organized within cells. Researchers describe a new technique that can measure the position of every single gene in the nucleus to build a 3D picture of the genome's organization.
Smallest medical robot for the Guinness World Records
It can't be seen with a human eye. It doesn't look anything like C-3PO or R2-D2, or even BB-8. But, nevertheless, it is a robot (all 120nm of it) and its now been deemed the Smallest Medical Robot.
Scientists sweep cellular neighborhoods where Zika hides out
Researchers report a comprehensive analysis of interactions between Zika virus proteins and native human proteins. One of their findings gives insight into how Zika escapes immune signaling and where the virus proliferates inside the cell.
Novel gene mutation found in lymphatic disorder
Pediatric researchers have identified a gene mutation that causes a serious lymphatic condition, and used that knowledge to restore normal lymphatic vessels in model animals. The laboratory findings may lead to a new therapy for patients with this type of abnormal lymphatic circulation. Abnormal lymphatic flow may sometimes cause severe symptoms, including respiratory distress, fluid accumulation and swelling in limbs and tissues.
Effects of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have studied motor and cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation in patients with Parkinson's disease. Their results show that the adverse cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation are linked to a different neural pathway than that responsible for the treatment's desired motor effects. This finding will help optimize treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease.