Scientists
Researchers at Peking University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of immunology, identifying a naturally occurring regulatory precursor population in CD8+ T cells. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of immune homeostasis and the development of therapies for autoimmune diseases. The study, published in Science Advances,
Hydrogen
New research published in Nature Microbiology by scientists from Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research (HIMR) has shed light on the critical role of hydrogen in maintaining digestive function. The study reveals that hydrogen, commonly known as the gas behind flatulence, plays a vital part in shaping
Artificial intelligence
Dr Mujeeb Ur Rehman, a renowned expert in computer science and informatics, has been recognized as one of the world's top 2% most influential scientists in a global ranking compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence,
Hydrogen
New research published in Nature Microbiology by scientists from Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research (HIMR) has shed light on the critical role of hydrogen in maintaining digestive function. The study reveals that hydrogen, commonly known as the gas behind flatulence, plays a vital part in shaping
Antiviral agents
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, the University of Gothenburg, and the Centre for Structural Systems Biology in Hamburg have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), they have captured high-resolution structures of the origin-binding protein (OBP), a critical component of viral DNA
Scientists
A team of international scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at the University of California, San Francisco, The Rockefeller University, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine has discovered how tiny gateways in human cells control what enters and leaves the cell's nucleus. This
Artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed and tested an AI-powered version of the Digits-in-Noise (DIN) test, which can efficiently check one's hearing from the comfort of their own home using a computer or smart phone. The high-tech hearing test uses AI to screen out background noise,
Artificial intelligence
The rapid development of information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a significant shift in the role of technology in peace and security issues. According to a recent report by the Academy of Romanian Scientists, the increased reliance on IT and AI has created new challenges and
College faculty
Behzad Qiasi, a University of Tehran faculty member, has won the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Award for his project titled 'Develop a sustainable hydrotourism model in Iran's Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve'. Qiasi aims to restore wetlands while supporting local livelihoods, working with communities,
Pain management
Music has long been a part of human culture, often used to evoke emotions and bring people together. However, research is now uncovering its potential to help ease pain, both acute and chronic. In hospitals and doctors' offices around the world, musicians and singers are being invited to perform
Pain management
Patients in hospitals and doctors' offices across the United States and around the world are benefiting from the therapeutic effects of music. Research has shown that listening to music can not only reduce the perception of pain but also enhance a person's ability to tolerate it. This
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and international collaborators have uncovered rare remnants of "proto Earth," the planet's ancient precursor that existed 4.5 billion years ago. The discovery offers a unique glimpse into the material that predated the massive impact that shaped our
