Strengthening U.S. air quality standards for fine particulate pollution to be in compliance with current World Health Association (WHO) guidelines…
Designer peptides show potential for blocking viruses, encourage future study
Chemically engineered peptides could prove valuable in the battle against some of the most persistent human health challenges. New findings…
New protein complex gets chromosomes sorted
Researchers have identified a novel protein complex that regulates Aurora B localization to ensure that chromosomes are correctly separated during…
Computational model decodes speech by predicting it
UNIGE scientists developed a neuro-computer model which helps explain how the brain identifies syllables in natural speech. The model uses…
Global economic stability could be difficult to recover in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, finds study
New analysis suggests that the economies of countries such as America, the United Kingdom and Germany should prepare for a…
From the lab, the first cartilage-mimicking gel that’s strong enough for knees
The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a…
Children more resilient against coronavirus, study reveals
Most children with COVID-19 fared better than adults during the first four months of the pandemic, according to a systematic…
Many families must ‘dance’ their way to COVID-19 survival, study finds
Researchers have been studying how families plan ahead and make decisions about family care and family consumption for a long…
Measuring air pollution could help London transport planners fight COVID-19
Measuring air quality across London could help fight COVID-19 by providing a rapid means of deciding whether to reduce public…
Marine training may take more mental than physical grit
A new study identifies psychological measures that may predict who is more likely to complete – or quit – a…