Recipe for quantum-enhanced technologies refined

A breakthrough has been made in understanding the structure of entanglement in quantum systems with long-range…

Pass the salt: Mapping the neurons that drive salt cravings

Scientists have identified the sub-population of neurons that respond to the body's sodium deficiency and mapped…

Turbocharging engine design

Researchers have moved the development process into the passing lane. For the first time, scientists and…

Teen first in Virginia to receive cancer gene therapy in clinical trial

UVA has administered its first dose of an experimental gene therapy for a deadly form of…

Prototype UT equipment can detect rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have designed a device that shows the difference between healthy fingers and arthritic fingers, according…

Breakthrough in understanding the origin of the aging process

Researchers have unveiled the mystery of why we age in a new study. They have identified…

Our brain’s filing system for storing experiences uncovered

A team of neuroscientists has uncovered how our brains organize, over time, our experiences: that is,…

Epigenetics of addiction: Epigenetic study untangles addiction and relapse in the brain

New research uncovers an epigenetic reason why drug users who attempt to quit are prone to…

LIGO and Virgo observatories jointly detect black hole collision

The first observation of gravitational waves has been discovered by by three different detectors, marking a…

Citizen science can predict butterfly population trends

New research shows that citizen scientists can play a role in gathering meaningful information to inform…