Scientists have developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam with high efficiency and low cost.
Designing DNA from scratch: Engineering the functions of micrometer-sized DNA droplets
Scientists have constructed ”DNA droplets” comprising designed DNA nanostructures. The droplets exhibit dynamic functions such as fusion, fission, Janus-shape formation, and protein capture. Their technique is expected to be applicable to a wide variety of biomaterials, opening doors to many promising applications in materials design, drug delivery, and even artificial cell-like molecular systems.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for severe influenza, COVID-19
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of severe disease from viral infection, according to a new review.
Researchers outline strategy for testing ketone bodies against COVID-19
A new review encourages researchers studying metabolism and immunity to turn their attention to ketone bodies, which are being widely studied for their role in aging, as a possible therapeutic against COVID-19, seasonal flu and other respiratory infections.
Study identifies patient- and hospital-level risk factors for death in critically ill COVID-19 patients
Researchers studied over 2,000 critically ill adults with COVID-19, and found that 35 percent of patients died in the 28 days after ICU admission. They also found that treatment and outcomes varied greatly between hospitals.
Researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells
In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale human heart pump in the lab. The discovery could have major implications for studying heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States killing more than 600,000 people a year.
Rewriting history: New evidence challenges Euro-centric narrative of early colonization
New research provides evidence that Indigenous people continued to live in southeastern US and actively resist European influence for nearly 150 years after the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 1500s.
Common FDA-approved drug may effectively neutralize virus that causes COVID-19
A common drug, already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may also be a powerful tool in fighting COVID-19, according to new research.
Tree planting does not always boost ecosystem carbon stocks, study finds
Planting huge numbers of trees to mitigate climate change is ‘not always the best strategy’ – with some experimental sites in Scotland failing to increase carbon stocks, a new study has found.
Researchers identify genetic factors that may influence COVID-19 susceptibility
A new study has identified genetic factors that may influence susceptibility to COVID-19. The findings could guide personalized treatment for COVID-19.