Scientists discover magnetic ‘persuasion’ in neighboring metals

Certain materials can be swayed by their neighbors to become magnetic, according to a new study.…

Air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease, new study reveals

New research has explored the impact of black carbon on bacteria in the respiratory tract. The…

Insects love windthrows

Storm-ravaged woodland is approximately twice as rich in insect species as undamaged forest, new research concludes.…

A SOI wafer is a suitable substrate for gallium nitride crystals

Improved characteristics in power electronics and radio applications can be achieved by using a SOI wafer…

Cigarette smoke curbs lung’s self-healing

Smoke from cigarettes blocks self-healing processes in the lungs and consequently can lead to chronic obstructive…

Rheumatoid arthritis: New treatment option for difficult-to-treat patients

Between 3 and 5% of the population suffer from a form of inflammatory rheumatism. It affects…

New treatment for fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes burns up fat in liver

Researchers are planning the clinical trial of a new treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and…

Ovarian cancer target molecule may be key to blocking its spread

Blocking a protein found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells could prevent or reduce the…

Multicenter study finds no benefit to treating mild thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy

Treating pregnant women for mildly low thyroid function does not improve the IQs of their babies…

Powerful RNA-based technology could help shape the future of therapeutic antibodies

Using antibodies to treat disease has been one of the great success stories of early 21st-century…