Electronics industry
Researchers from the US have proposed a novel solution to reduce the floating body effect (FBE) in N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The invented technology aims to mitigate the FBE, which can lead to increased current consumption and device degradation. The patent application, filed on April 10, 2024, describes an
Cloud computing
To address the growing need for secure cloud computing platforms, researchers have developed a system that allows for the isolation of sensitive data processing pipelines from cloud service providers and non-essential internal resources. This system, described in a patent application, includes a method for verifying transactions in a subnet by
Antigens
The landscape of cancer treatment is rapidly evolving with the emergence of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, a cutting-edge approach that holds promise for patients with certain types of cancer. Researchers at the City of Hope National Medical Center have highlighted the importance of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in
Diseases
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a chronic liver condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption, affecting millions worldwide. A recent study published in Toxicology Letters explores the role of HMG-CoA reductase-degrading protein 1 (HRD1) in the development of ALD. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the Second Affiliated
Genetic research
Researchers from Shandong Agricultural University have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics, shedding light on the complex taxonomic history of the genus Phyllosticta. According to the study, traditional classification methods have been outdated due to overlapping traits, necessitating integrative approaches combining molecular and phenotypic data. The research team
Cloud computing
Researchers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have designed a novel hierarchical attribute-based signature (HABS) model to enable secure data collaboration in cloud computing. The model addresses the challenges of maintaining data integrity while enforcing fine-grained access control, achieving high scalability, and providing a flexible and
Cancer
Researchers at the State Research Center, in collaboration with international colleagues, have made a significant contribution to the field of cancer gene therapy. According to a recent study published in Acta Naturae, they have engineered targeted nanoliposomes capable of delivering large quantities of boronophenylalanine into cancer cells. This innovation may
Epidemiology
Scientists from 19 countries and regions gathered in Hangzhou, China, to discuss the future of omics and AI in life sciences at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20). The meeting, which took place this week, covered a range of topics, including global collaboration in omics
Privacy
Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology in Liaoning, People's Republic of China, have developed a novel deep learning framework to detect cross-platform rumors (CPRs) effectively. The framework, named Cross Platform Rumor Detection based on Improved Federated Learning (CPRDIFL), integrates and improves federated learning and the pre-trained Masked
Cancer
Research findings from the Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute have provided new insights into genome biology. The study, which utilized a transformer-based approach, aimed to develop a novel framework for predicting prokaryotic promoters. The researchers, led by Wei Su, successfully created iPro-MP, a model that demonstrates superior performance in predicting
Nervous system diseases
Research by scientists at Women and Children's Hospital in Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China has shed light on the crucial role of Med20 in regulating myelination in the peripheral nervous system. Myelin sheath is essential for the maintenance of neural system functions, and the mediator
Periodical publishing
Researchers at the University of Porto have provided a new theoretical explanation for the Hubble tension, a long-standing problem in cosmology. According to their study, published in Physics Letters B, the discrepancy between early- and late-time Universe predictions for the Hubble constant can be resolved using a quantum cosmology framework
